You could put those apple cores and teabags in the kitchen garbage and send them to a landfill - but why do that when there's a greener (and less guilt-inducing) option? Building a compost heap in ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Your compost heap needs to achieve higher temperatures to sterilise and kill off these perennial weeds, so they are best added to your garden waste recycling and taken away by your local authority, ...

Composting is an essential skill to learn for any serious gardener. Known affectionately as black gold, compost is a rich, nutritious soil improver and costs little to make besides time. As well as ...

Composting at home is an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to reduce food waste and feed your garden . It is made from decomposed organic materials like banana peels, egg shells, or dead leaves. But ...

Matt Jordan, gardening expert for The Greenhouse People, has shared some “mistakes” you could be making with your compost, attracting rats into the garden. 1. Getting the wrong ratio of greens and ...

Having a compost heap in your garden is a hugely beneficial way to make use of your waste - but did you know you should be watering it regularly? By having a compost heap in your garden you can make ...

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