Step by Step Guide to Worm Composting

Worm excretion, also known as Vermiculture, is an excellent way to fertilize your garden organically. Listed below is a step by step guide to get you started on creating your own worm compost fertilizer. Choose the Proper Container The most recommended material for a worm compost container is wood as it absorbs moisture and insulates the worms. However, there are some who prefer a rectangular plastic container, although these tend to make the compost soggy. The optimum size for your contain

Organic Gardening - How to Make Worm Compost Fertilizer

Vermiculture is the fancy word for worm excretion which is worm compost. Heres how to do your own worm composting. Purchase a Container The most recommended material for a worm compost container is wood as it absorbs moisture and insulates the worms. However, there are some who prefer a rectangular plastic container, although these tend to make the compost soggy. The optimum size for your container is eight to twelve inches deep. Aerate the bottom It is important to drill holes at least

Gardening links for 2009-08-31

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Compost Can Help the Planet and Your Yard

Image via Wikipedia Learning how to compost is one of the most eco-friendly things you can do. Composting is simply a process of transforming your kitchen and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. Composted soil is an optimal fertilizer for your yard, and helps with all gardening issues, including drainage, disease, and pest problems. It’s a natural way to give health to your soil in a manner that doesn’t pollute your soil with poisons or chemicals. With composting instead of tossin

Understanding Plant Commercial Fertilizers

Fertilizers supply plants with a steady supply of nutrition. They are the equivalent of the nourishment that we humans get from our foods and supplements. Fortunately, plant nutrition is not as complicated as human’s nutrition and a little knowledge can help keep your plants actively growing and producing. Natural gardeners will use organic fertilizers made from the remains of by-products and compost but most fertilizer is purchased as an inorganic(chemical) supplement for your plants. Knowi

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