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The Benefits of Home Composting
Along with fuel efficiency, water conservation, and reduction in meat consumption, home composting is one of the most environmentally beneficial activities of modern society. Yard and food wastes make up approximately 30% of the waste stream in the US. Read more…Composting Do’s and Don’ts
Though all organic matter can be broken down naturally, some materials are just not suitable for the home compost pile. Read more…Composting for Beginners - Do’s and Don’ts, Bins and Tumblers
In order for your garden and plants to sustain a healthy and long lifespan, having soil rich in nutrients is a necessity. Composting is the solution to this dilemma that many new gardeners come across, and this article explains what composting is, what you should and shouldn’t use, and the composting systems available for you to get started. Read more…Composting for Beginners: What to Compost, Bins and Tumblers
In order for your garden and plants to sustain a healthy and long lifespan, having soil rich in nutrients is a necessity. Composting is the solution to this dilemma that many new gardeners come across, and this article explains what composting is, what you should and shouldn’t use, and the composting systems available for you to get started. Read more…Ingredients to Include in Your Compost
Composting for your backyard garden or for your indoor plants is a healthy and beneficial process for your plants and the environment. However, there are a few items that you should be sure to include in your compost bin, and all of them can be found in and around your home! Read more…Blacklisted Items to Keep Out of Your Compost
Believe it or not, there are a lot of people out there who want to compost but don’t know what exactly they’re allowed to put into their batches. Read on to find out what items you should definitely keep out of your compost bin for a successful batch of ready to use compost. Read more…Composting for Beginners - the Science in Perfecting the Art of Composting
Contrary to popular belief, it takes patience and science in perfecting the art of composting. Read on to find out how finding the perfect balance between carbon and nitrogen will give you many successful batches of compost. Read more…Bonsai Gardening Mastery
An introductory article into the world of BonsaiRead more…Get Wiggly with Red Worms
Vermicomposting or vermiculture is the art of composting with red wiggler worms. A great activity for kids, students and gardeners of all levels, vermicomposting is fun and easy, not to mention a great way to get down and dirty with worms!Read more…Bond with Your Plants by Adding Food Scrap Compost
Who would’ve thought that other than singing and conversing with your plants that composting would be another great way to solidify that wonderful human-plant relationship? Not only is composting a terrific way to added needed nutrients to prolong the life of your plants and garden, it’s also a fun way to bond with and get involved with your plants.Read more…Save Water by Using a Rain Barrel
Rain barrels are a great way to save water, especially if you’re an avid gardener or regular car-washer. Using a rain barrel to save water not only saves you money, it also reduces the consumption of your city’s water. Read more…Compost Tumblers Make Composting Fun
Compost tumblers are a great alternative to composting out in the open. For one, they’ll be protected from rodents and animals, but it also makes the process a bit more fun. Read more…Biodegradable Utensils Make for Great Composting
Biodegradable utensils are on the rise in popularity, especially now that summer’s around the corner and you know what that means: barbeques galore. Read more…If You Gotta Go, Use An Eco-Toilet
Sometimes when you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go. But at least consider the alternative by using an eco-friendly, portable toilet as opposed to digging a hole yourself. Read more…Solar Garden Lights
Solar Lights, the easy way to give life to your garden every night.Read more…Sit on Your Compost with the Composting Bench
Some of the most astute gardeners out there feel that keeping a compost bin or tumbler out in the open will ruin their landscape. A good alternative to this quandary is keeping the compost in a dual functional composting bench. Read more…Compost Tea Time
It’s now 4:00 and two English ladies are settling down for tea. However, one explains that today’s selection will not be ordinary, as it is a family made concoction of compost tea! Read more…Rain Chains Make Ordinary Rainy Days Go Away
Creating a serene ambience can be as simple as adding a rain chain to your garden. Providing a melodious sound and wonderful display during rainy days, rain chains are an excellent way to lead rain water down to your rain barrel, replacing the boring rain gutter or spigot that came with your home. Read more…What Color Will It Be This Weekend?
Figuring out the day’s weather can be a hassle, but with the Color Changing Weather Beacon, it’s never looked so colorful, not to mention easy to read. Read more…How Microbes Break Down Compost
Composting is a process that is generally done by you. But did you know you had help in the form of billions of tiny microbes? These little guys are vital to the composting process.Read more…
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Most Recent Articles in Gardening category
- Ways To Approach Feeding Your Reef Tank - By: Richard Gilliland
However, today we know much more about corals. For starters, corals are animals and not plants, as people used to believe earlier. As they are animals, they can follow animalistic eating patterns, which mean selecting their own food and ingesting what they can eat. - Easy Container Gardening Tips - By: Joanne Jones
Container gardening is very popular for the simple reason is that it doesn't take up a lot of room. That means that anyone can have a container garden, regardless of where they are living. So whether you have your container garden indoors, outdoors, on a patio or in your backyard, here are some simple tips to help you grow the best plants ever. - The Importance of Aquarium Lighting - By: Richard Gilliland
Most basic aquariums come with lighting already installed, but you can also buy lights if you want something different. For a novice the lighting in your aquarium should be sufficient if it's fluorescent, however, this only applies to freshwater tanks. If you plan on setting up a saltwater aquarium, better lighting is a must. - How to do hydroponics - By: Keith Turner
Hydroponics, the method of isolation of soil to produce and harvest crops has partially answered this call. An average person can apply hydroponics at home and learning how to do hydroponics can be as simple as ordinary planting procedure. - Compost-Backyard Adventures - By: Annabelle Krieger
Composting at home is an excellent way to save the local environment. It's easy to do and the rewards are many. - Use Your Garden to Create Curb Appeal - By: Kevin Koitz
A yard is one of the first things people see when driving by your home. It makes a silent statement about the home and its owners, and a driveway or garden full of clutter, over ridden with weeds or in general disrepair, makes a very loud, negative statement. On the other hand, a house with great curb appeal has the potential to sell faster and generate more interest than the ho-hum house across the street. Some of the common improvements homeowners make are tidying the yard, painting the fence, and repairing broken shutters or gates. While this all helps to improve a home's curb appeal, your real secret weapon is the garden. A colorful, well kept garden and a few strategically placed containers can do wonders to attract potential buyers to your home. - Fun and Safe Pool Floatation Devices for Children - By: Gunter Walderon
Each and every child is unique. If you are a pool owner with children you will know just what I am talking about. Almost all kids enjoy playing in the water with their floaties, but not every child likes the same kind. - Does Your Motor Home Deserve a House of Its Own? - By: Rochelle Steelsen
You have worked hard for everything you have and your motor home is more than a status symbol; it is a link to the freedom of getting away from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life. It is a magnificent way to see the countryside and experience segments of American life that are missed by the average tourist. - Eco-Friendly Landscapes and Gardens - By: Shannon Shimizu
Turn your front yard and garden into an eco-friendly paradise. - Christmas Garlands - Garlands for celebrating a grand occasion - By: Mark Merissa
Creativity knows no limit while you are making Christmas garlands. You can set wax figurines, nutcracker dolls or angel figures in such a way that they create a virtual garland. This 'virtual' garland would look more interesting provided you use figures of various sizes and shapes.
