Rotted chicken manure is one of the best types of manure for use in vegetable gardens, providing essential nitrogen-rich organic matter for soil health. For best results, incorporate this manure in late fall or winter so it has time to break down before planting takes place. Manure isn’t t...
Vegetable gardens can often become overgrown, encroaching on nearby areas. Careful planning can make a vegetable garden more functional and visually pleasing. Position taller vegetables such as beans and corn on trellises or cages towards the back of the bed so they won’t shade shorter vegetables...
3. Can I use Bokashi composting for cat or dog poop? Again, this is a yes, according to bokashiliving.com. There are a few caveats: Use a separate bin for pet waste. Don’t use pet waste bags in the bin. Keep the poop at least 6 feet away from vegetable gardens or outdoor ...
The process begins in the final curing stage of the compost pile, but continues for decades when the compost is mixed into the soil.To summarize, you want plant materials of all ages and types in the compost pile, from many different kinds of plants:...
Almost anything you chop on a cutting board can go in the compost bin. This forms the "green layer" that you'll often read about in composting guides. These provide plenty of carbon for the microorganisms to break down. fruit and vegetable waste: peels, skins, seeds, leaves eggshells coffe...
If you don’t have any idea What to Do With Grass Clippings, then the best is to donate them to acommunity garden nearby, and your work is done! 19. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Use the grass clippings to reuse in the garden or recycle them in the compost pile. It will reduce yard...
Timing is everything. To plan what to plant in your fall garden, See our Fall Planting Dates Calendar. We’ve calculated your frost dates, backed out vegetable maturity dates (found on your seed packet), some time for harvesting, and other fall factors. Or, you can consult the Frost Da...
As these raised gardens require little bending, they are a convenient choice for senior citizens or handicapped people. It is best to keep the beds short lengthwise so the gardener is not required to walk around too much. A pathway between the raised garden beds is ideal for easy movement. ...
Almost anything you chop on a cutting board can go in the compost bin. This forms the "green layer" that you'll often read about in composting guides. These provide plenty of carbon for the microorganisms to break down. fruit and vegetable waste: peels, skins, seeds, leaves eggshells coffe...
I was doing some reading about compost and compost myths and I asked myself, do I really know what compost is? I thought I knew. I had certainly read a lot about it, and I have been making it for over 40 years. I started by Goggling the definition of compost and it quickly became...