29 articles on "compost"

Composting the Easy Way

Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. I place a reasonable value on my time, so spending hours...

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Composting the Easy Way

Composting is one of the easiest things you can do to make your yard and garden healthier. By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste you generate, improve the nutrition of your soil, and help protect the environment. Here are some tips to hel...

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Tips How To Make Vermicompost

COMPOST PITS : To begin with one compost pit would be ideal for every 100 ha plantation. The method of preparation of the compost in the pit is as follows : Dit a pit of 10 M X 5 M and 1.20 M depth. Make leaf litter and twigs available in the pla...

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Tips How To Make Vermicompost

Vermicomposting, the process of using worms to break down organic waste and turn it into nutrient-rich soil, is a great way to reduce your household waste and produce your own natural fertilizer. It’s also very easy to do, requiring only a few basi...

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Tons of Tomatoes From A Small Space

Want to grow a ton of tomatoes, but plagued by evil soil or limited space? The Japanese Tomato Ring allows you to grow 5 lush plants in a space 3" x 3", which should supply any family with tomatoes from summer through frost.Basically, the Japanese To...

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Composting and Soil Improvements

Composting provides a great natural resource!Where we live, the soil is black clay (north Texas). We have found that by using a compost, we can almost eliminate the need for commercial fertilizers to grow most vegetables, herbs and spices.Our compost...

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Tons of Tomatoes From A Small Space

Growing your own tomatoes can be a rewarding experience, especially if you are able to harvest an abundance from a small space. With a bit of planning, care, and attention to detail, you can easily produce tons of tomatoes from a small garden, balcon...

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Vegetable Gardens & Organic Matter

Organic matter improves soil as a growing medium for plants. It helps release nitrogen, minerals, and other nutrients for plant use when it decays. A mulch of partially rotted straw, compost, or undecomposed crop residue on the soil helps keep the so...

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Turning yard waste into gold.

Turning yard waste into gold.Organic CompostingWhat is Compost?Composting is the transformation of organic materialthrough decomposition into a soil-like material calledcompost. Insects, earthworms, and bacteria help in transforming the material into...

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7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile

7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile by: James Ellison Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter. Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can mak...

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