Just because Winter is upon us doesn't mean we can just rest by a cozy fire sipping coco. No, Winter is the perfect time to perform routine gardening tasks to better prepare flowerbeds and veggie...
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With the arrival of Fall also comes some new chores. A typical Fall garden clean up will often include various tasks such as breaking down the vegetable garden, cutting back certain perennials, and...
A steaming pile of compost. My backyard. When constructing a new compost pile we as gardeners can be very anxious for it's temperature to rise and for the pile to get hot. And, if you are new to...
Does October, November, and December sound like gardening months to you? Well they should! While most people are raking leaves and winterizing their gardening tools, I'll be out planting dozens of...
In this guide I summarize the research and show you what temperature limits and durations are required to kill weed seeds.
Shrimp shells can be composted in regular backyard compost piles or bins. They are rich in Nitrogen, and should be considered a green material. In addition to being quick to decompose, the materials...