Cold Weather Composting (Keep Your Pile Cooking In Winter)

As the colder months approach, many gardeners may wonder how to maintain their composting efforts during winter. Contrary to popular belief, it is entirely possible to continue composting even when the temperature drops, and doing so can provide numerous benefits for your garden come springtime. Preparation and understanding of what can still be composted in …

Read more

Pine Cone Mulch: Is It Any Good? How Do I Make It?

You can use many materials for mulching, but you have to buy most. Over time, this can be a costly endeavor, especially if you have a large piece of land. Fortunately, there is always an abundance of pine cones year-round, regardless of whether you have pine trees on your property or not. The question is, …

Read more

The 5 Most Common Bugs You’ll Find in Your Compost

Your compost bin is one of the most ecologically diverse locations that you will have in your entire home, with many people not always realizing just how amazing it is. When you start working with your compost bin, if it is outside somewhere, you need to be aware of what is happening. Part of this …

Read more