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Best Compost for Bay Trees

Bay trees are an essential part of any garden. They provide shade in the summer and the leaves can act as a natural buffer against strong winds. But, there’s one thing that bay trees don’t like: cold weather. Bay trees are a beautiful addition to any garden. Bay tree leaves emit a refreshing and pleasant […]

What Do I Put At The Bottom Of My Compost Bin?

Compost is a mixture of decayed organic materials like leaves, twigs and food scraps which are turned into inorganic or simpler organic materials by decomposition with the help of microorganisms. This process is termed composting. Since 30 per cent of what is thrown away from the kitchen are food waste why not give back to […]

Where Should I Put My Compost Pile?

Composting is commonly referred to as the decomposition of organic matter. It is a practice with very great environmental advantages. Composting should be done in the right way to achieve the desired result. Some factors should be taken into consideration before you decide to start composting kitchen wastes. Those factors include the place of residence, […]

How Long Does It Take For Leaves To Decompose?

Aside from the tendency of leaves to mat another major problem encountered in leaf composting is the time leaves take to breakdown. Matted leaves do not allow sufficient air and water needed for decomposition to penetrate the compost pile. This slows down the breakdown process a great deal. That’s why we are advised to shred […]