Q. What’s wrong with my compost pile? This is a question we master gardeners hear often. Usually, the answer is straightforward, but occasionally we get some head-scratchers. This week I’ll cover some ...
Key Points Winter compost doesn't generate enough heat to remove contaminants.Don't add animal waste and chemically treated grasses and weeds to winter compost.Keep winter compost going by layering ...
Many gardeners add compost to their landscape or vegetable beds as fertilizer. Compost is organic matter that contains the macro nutrients needed by the plant. Inorganic fertilizers provide plants ...
Simon Akeroyd has warned against putting tea bags directly in compost due to their material - and instead pointed out how ...
Compost is made up of decomposed organic matter that enriches your soil and provides food for your plants. If you're a dedicated composter, you need to be very careful about what goes into your pile, ...
According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...
Extension Offices Are Sounding The Alarm On This Popular Compost Ingredient. Image Source: ShutterstockSirens aren't blaring, but county extension offices are definitely waving their arms. Gardeners w ...
In 2017, Grimm’s Fuel’s outlook was just that - Grimm. With over a thousand odor complaints a year, the facility was faced with a choice; Either shutdown ...