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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Ric Wiley How to make superb home made compost written by James Allen Looking for an activity the entire family can participate in that is educational, good for the planet and fun? Look no further than composting. Starting a compost pile in your backyard is one of the best ways to make a positive impact on the health of the environment and, on a smaller scale, the health of your plants and garden. written by James Allen If you're looking for another way to make a positive impact on the planet, in addition to recycling, look no further than the wonderful world of composting. In basic terms, composting is the act of breaking down organic food and yard waste into a potent soil amendment called humus. written by Vicki Duong Remember when Chuck Norris was Walker, Texas Ranger? Well now you should remember him as Chuck Norris, avid composter! written by Vicki Duong Composting is a challenge for everyone in the beginning, take it from me. But with some tender, loving care, you'll be able to create the ideal compost pile for your garden. written by Vicki Duong Sometimes when you've got to go, you've got to go. But at least consider the alternative by using an eco-friendly, portable toilet as opposed to digging a hole yourself. written by Vicki Duong Vermicomposting or vermiculture is the art of composting with red wiggler worms. A great activity for kids, students and gardeners of all levels, vermicomposting is fun and easy, not to mention a great way to get down and dirty with worms! written by Vicki Duong Who would've thought that other than singing and conversing with your plants that composting would be another great way to solidify that wonderful human-plant relationship? Not only is composting a terrific way to added needed nutrients to prolong the life of your plants and garden, it's also a fun way to bond with and get involved with your plants. written by Vicki Duong Rain barrels are a great way to save water, especially if you're an avid gardener or regular car-washer. Using a rain barrel to save water not only saves you money, it also reduces the consumption of your city's water. written by Vicki Duong Composting for your backyard garden or for your indoor plants is a healthy and beneficial process for your plants and the environment. However, there are a few items that you should be sure to include in your compost bin, and all of them can be found in and around your home! written by Vicki Duong Believe it or not, there are a lot of people out there who want to compost but don't know what exactly they're allowed to put into their batches. Read on to find out what items you should definitely keep out of your compost bin for a successful batch of ready to use compost. written by Vicki Duong Contrary to popular belief, it takes patience and science in perfecting the art of composting. Read on to find out how finding the perfect balance between carbon and nitrogen will give you many successful batches of compost. written by Vicki Duong In order for your garden and plants to sustain a healthy and long lifespan, having soil rich in nutrients is a necessity. Composting is the solution to this dilemma that many new gardeners come across, and this article explains what composting is, what you should and shouldn't use, and the composting systems available for you to get started. written by James Allen Along with fuel efficiency, water conservation, and reduction in meat consumption, home composting is one of the most environmentally beneficial activities of modern society. << previous page 1 next page>> |