Compost is already the stuff of gardening dreams, namely thanks to its laundry list of plant-friendly nutrients and soil-feeding capabilities. But maybe it's time to kick your sustainable matter game ...
A few weeks ago, we were talking about using a compost tea for planting your plants. But, you can actually use compost tea to fertilize your plants all summer long. Compost has many benefits for ...
Liquid fertilizer, also known as 'compost tea', is a natural, organic alternative to store-bought products that can be expensive and contain ingredients you may prefer not to use in your garden.
When I saw an advertisement about Martha Stewart being a dirt nerd, I recalled a column I did a number of years ago. I had met someone who made a business out of making compost. Then I looked at my ...
The process of extracting nutrients and microorganisms from compost and turning them into a liquid, making compost tea is easy enough for any home gardener. 28,170 people played the daily Crossword ...
You’re seven days away from the best fertilizer your plants can get. This goes for flowers, vegetables, fruit... anything! In a container or right in the ground... absolutely everything! It’s compost ...
Why spend way too much money on fertilizer? You can brew your own cheap and potent liquid fertilizer right at home with some compost and a bucket. Photo by Randy Son of Robert. Many gardeners tend to ...
Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...
There are so many nuances to what compost tea is. And certainly, a lot of confusion. This article aims to clarify, teach, and inspire you to learn about compost tea and make it yourself using the ...
If you’ve ever tried to give your garden a magical boost, you’ve probably heard of compost tea. It’s like giving your plants ...
Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for green and brown ingredients.