Composting doesn’t take a break when the weather cools—it just slows down a bit. And that’s okay. What you start now becomes the foundation of your spring garden. Easy Steps: Start with Browns: Dry leaves, shredded paper, straw. Add Greens: Fruit peels, veggie scraps, coffee grounds. Mix and Moisture: Keep it damp as a wrung-outContinue reading “Building a Fall & Winter Compost – Soil Gold for Spring”
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Fall Composting
Starting a small compost in the fall is a fantastic way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Choose a Compost Bin or Pile Compost Bin: Opt for a small compost bin, tumbler, or build your own with wooden pallets or wire mesh. Bins help contain theContinue reading “Fall Composting”
Backyard Composting
Backyard composting 101 can have a substantial impact to aid gardening and lawn care. It’s not a passing trend that will be forgotten, so if you have the right conditions and preparation, you should start a compost pile for yourself. Gardeners have known for a while how beneficial using compost as a soil amendment is.Continue reading “Backyard Composting”
