Not everything is allowed on the compost On a compost heap, organic waste is broken down by earthworms, bacteria and fungi and converted into so-called humus. The compost is therefore not just a garbage heap, but a way of processing…
A compost heap in the garden has many advantages: You produce humus with little effort, that is, your own fertilizer, with which the soil in the garden can be improved. Mixed with garden soil and sand, this can also be…
During composting operations, weeds are sometimes a concern. We read here and there that they should not be added to the compost pile. However, this idea must be modulated. Here are some explanations… Weeds’ in the garden What we call…
Pine bark is one of the best-selling mulch formulas in our country. Easy to find in garden centers, it is used in the beds at the foot of shrubs and other ornamental plants. What is bark mulch? Bark mulch is…
Mulching saves time, energy and watering, but it also feeds the soil (and therefore the plants), because, as any good gardener knows, the soil is alive. Soil life and symbiotic relationships The soil is far from being sterile. Wood that…
Mulch is an effective method of keeping the soil fresh and preventing the growth of unwanted weeds. Some mulches are particularly suitable for a specific type of plant. Let’s see how to achieve the best combinations. Bark or pine needles…
More and more practiced, the technique of mulching offers many advantages in a garden. Why mulch, with what materials, when, for what purpose? Here are a few tips on this practical and soil-friendly gardening method! What is the mulching technique?…
Mulching has many benefits in both the ornamental and vegetable gardens. Why not recycle old cardboard boxes into improvised mulch? Easy to install, they are also very effective in covering the soil. Which cardboard? Choose raw cardboard, with as little…
Diseases in the garden Diseases affecting our cultivated plants can have various origins. Generally speaking, a plant weakened by an environment that is not suitable for it, stressed by specific climatic conditions or in competition with other plants will be…
The answer to this question is not so simple. Compost is a mixture of organic matter, and it can take anywhere from weeks to years for it to break down and turn into soil. It is important to note that…
Without additional fertilizer, many crops would grow rather poorly than well. However, the popular wisdom “a lot helps a lot” is only partly true here. On the one hand, too much fertilizer harms your crops, but more importantly, careless use…
The Bokashi bucket is an alternative to conventional garden compost. With the help of effective microorganisms, you can produce your own organic solid and liquid fertilizer in a short time and in a small space. In this article you will…
Right now there is a lot of hype about the so-called soil pot press, also called soil baler. Especially in America, the trend of “Soilblocking” is growing. We will show you the advantages of growing with a soil baler and…
NPK fertilizer, also known as complete fertilizer, belongs to the complex fertilizers and has different ingredients that can vary in composition from plant species to plant species. Thus, when used correctly, it works effectively for garden or houseplants and in…
As late summer approaches, despair sets in for many garden owners. The fruit ripens almost completely at once. Then, at the latest, fallen fruit is also added and the meadow resembles a colorful orchard. But much earlier, when unripe apples…
Worm composting – also called mite composting – refers to the recycling of organic kitchen waste with the help of compost worms. A population of different worms, fungi, bacteria and protozoa decompose the fruit and vegetable waste, producing valuable compost…
There are about 36 species of earthworms and they are becoming more and more popular, both among anglers and gardening enthusiasts. However, it is usually the case that you just don’t have earthworms when you need them the most. So…
Our compost heap is home to many creatures. Besides mites, woodlice, springtails, snails, various insect larvae and countless other beneficial organisms, earthworms also live here. More precisely, it is the compost worms that help decompose our biological waste properly. And…
Compost is indispensable if you want to garden ecologically. Especially for sowing beds in the vegetable garden, you should sift it before spreading to separate coarse – such as stones or plastic parts – from fine. The best way to…
Not all waste is suitable for composting in the home garden. Compost cannot replace organic waste. We explain how you can specifically compost your valuable kitchen and garden waste to produce natural fertilizer. The crucial question: What belongs on my…
This Is How Mycorrhiza Works Properly Did you know that about 80% of all plants need a partner by your side? In our case, it’s mycorrhiza, which attach themselves to the roots of plants. If you think now: “All right,…
Original Terra Preta has been around for many thousands of years and until now, no one has been able to recreate it in its original form. The main two approaches to make Terra Preta yourself are the following: Air composting…
The Nutrient Content – The Ratio Of Carbon (C) To Nitrogen (N) In The Compost Heap I have not previously described this issue with nutrient content, as it is not relevant to a correct compost pile construction as I have…
Mold infestation can occur on any compost pile. Molds are found everywhere in nature and naturally multiply on the waste that is intended for composting. If you walk through nature with your eyes open, you can also spot mold in…
Mold in the worm bin is no reason to worry much about the health of the compost worms that live in it. Especially worm compost friends who have a relatively newly started worm farm often fear for their worm flock…
Harvesting huge quantities of delicious fruits and vegetables – without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Year after year. That sounds like a dream. With Terra Preta, that’s supposed to be possible. The fertile “black soil” can be…
Compost toilet, bio toilet, dry (separation) toilet – many names for one and the same: a toilet. And it can fit anywhere: in your RV, in your self-sufficient (small) garden, or just behind the house. A composting toilet is a…
The season is beginning, our composters are still filled with the cuttings and leftovers from the fall. The material has settled, shrunk to a respectable size and will soon begin to rot. At the same time, with the onset of…
A well-matured compost needs time for the soil organisms to create the fine crumb structure. But even before that, you can use the compost for soil care. The three development phases Decomposition phase Conversion phase Building and cooling phase Decomposition…
To ensure that garden waste decomposes quickly on the compost and can be used as fertilizer, it should be shredded well beforehand. For this purpose, shredders are suitable, with which you can also cut large quantities of compost material into…
