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Is Dawn Dish Soap Safe to Compost?
Turning yard waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil amendments is one of the easiest ways to improve your garden. And sometimes, when my compost pile appears a bit dry, I’ll add water to...
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Should You Cover Your Compost Heap in Winter?
A few years back, I left my compost pile as is when winter weather arrived—no cover, no protection, nothing. As things got frigid outside, sleet began to fall, and soon my compost was under a...
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Putting Worms in Your Compost: Should You Do It?
Worms play a crucial role in the composting process, transforming organic waste into rich, fertile soil. When I transplant seedlings into my garden or remove old plants, I enjoy seeing little...
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Should Compost Be Tilled in or Mixed With Soil?
I love making my own compost since it’s a cheap, easy way to create nutrient-rich soil amendments for my garden. When I first started gardening, though, I wasn’t sure how to add it to my garden beds....
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Can You Compost Directly in the Soil? (Do it the RIGHT Way)
Ever find yourself peeling carrots or chopping up vegetables and wondering, “Can I just dig a hole in my garden and toss these scraps in?” If so, you’re not alone. Kitchen scraps and all other...
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Making Compost Fast: 50+ Items That Decompose Quickly
Many years ago, I used to toss most things in the trash, but once I started composting, I loved watching my kitchen scraps and garden waste turn into nutrient-rich compost. I wasn’t just reducing the...
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Compost vs. Fertilizer: What’s Best for Your Garden?
Whether you’ve just started gardening or you’ve been growing plants for years, the more you understand the significance of both compost and fertilizer, the better your plants will benefit from each....
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Growing Your Own Plants: 11 Pro Tips + How-To Guide
When I was a young, relatively inexperienced gardener, I purchased all of my seedlings from local garden centers and home improvement stores. That was fine at first, but after a few years of doing...
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Bugs in Your Compost? Here’s How to Get Rid of Bad Ones
Unwanted bugs like aphids, fire ants, spider mites, squash bugs, and whiteflies can make a home in compost, overwintering during the cold months and proliferating come spring. Soapy water and...
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Should I Remove Mulch From Garden Beds Before Adding Compost?
Have you ever wondered whether you should remove mulch before adding compost to your garden beds? For best results, remove mulch from garden beds first, then evenly distribute the compost directly...
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