Compost heap

Step 1: Beg Explain patiently to professional carpenter husband over several months that current compost bins are old and too small and in the wrong place. Paint dazzling word pictures of abundant…

Learn how to compost at home, including the benefits, what to compost, and how to make it using food scraps and yard waste.

Winter is an ideal time to start or continue building a compost pile. Here's everything you need to know.

Experienced gardeners know the value of compost for improving soil. But this doesn't need to mean maintaining a compost heap. In-ground composting offers the benefits of a heap with few of the disadvantages. This article explains how to do it successfully.

Have you ever wondered if maggots in your compost were good or bad? Yes, I used to wonder the same. A maggot infestation in your compost tumbler is never a pleasant surprise especially after you’ve put time and effort into nurturing your compost heap. Composting is an eco-friendly and extremely sustainable way to dispose of …

Be careful of sowing too early, there is no rush in spring because later sowings often catch up as it warms and lightens. For example I plan to sow tomatoes on 18th March this year. In the next two weeks and undercover only (windowsills, greenhouse etc) you can sow broad/fava beans, lettuce, spinach, cabbages which […]

A compost heap might be a valuable asset to your garden, but it's not pretty. Here's how to hide it.

Backyard compost piles for yard waste Composting is simply decomposing organic material in your back yard in a controlled manner. The organic material can come from a variety of sources: Cut grass, leaves Food waste (potato peels, etc) wood...

House & Garden's garden editor Clare Foster explains how to make compost, and how the different organisms in a compost heap can help you to achieve the rich and crumbly textured substance that gardeners love

Discover the art of building a compost heap with pallets in this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Learn how to transform your kitchen scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, providing a sustainable source of nourishment for your garden. Start composting today and unleash the power of nature's recycling system

Start your own compost heap. Our guide covers the composting basics all the way through to advanced composting tricks.

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Wonderful new compost heap and leaf mould area..

If you’re looking for more creative projects to tackle whilst stuck at home in lockdown “limbo” – you’ll love these DIY compost heap ideas. They simply

Creating a compost heap is another step to helping minimize your carbon footprint. What can you put in it and how long does it take to break down?

I don't turn my compost heaps over as they're too big and I don't have the space to put the turned material. My way just takes longer to compost but instead of turning, I use 90mm stormwater pipes.

Compost tea is the perfect homemade fertilizer! See how to easily make your own compost tea right at home and start growing bigger and better flowers and vegetables, naturally! #composttea #compostearecipe #homemadecomposttea #makingcomposttea #diycomposttea

Ready to unlock the secrets of your kitchen scraps? Our comprehensive Home Composting Guide is full of easy steps to transform your waste into nutrient-rich, plant-boosting compost. Discover how ancient practices blend with modern knowledge to reduce waste and benefit your garden. Unravel the mystery of browns and greens, find out why your compost pile's size matters, and learn when & how to turn it for optimal results. Curiosity piqued? Step this way to start your composting journey.