Coir fiber comes from inside the coconut shell and is a natural byproduct of the processing of coconuts. The coarse, strong fiber is used to make rope, floor mats, brushes, mattresses, and, for the past 20 years, landscape mulch. Coir is an outstanding substitute for cypress … [Read more...]
Controlling Blossom End Rot in the Garden
Blossom end rot is a disease of fruiting crops--including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucurbits--that can result in serious damage to the crops. In fact, gardeners and farmers may lose half of their crop to blossom end rot. Cause of Blossom End Rot Blossom end rot … [Read more...]
Compost Ingredients
Photo found on Flickr.com, courtesy of normanack. What to Feed Your Compost Pile Gardeners have lots of favorite crops, and mine is compost; I find it so satisfying to make. As you probably know, compost is the supreme soil builder, and the better your soil the better your … [Read more...]
Ground Rules: Tips to Improve Garden Soil
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of Bukowsky18. The most effective gardeners realize that soil is not inert or changeless. Soil is a living mass that changes season to season. It might be best to think of your garden soil as a living entity filled with billions of organisms … [Read more...]
Worm Composting Made Simple
Vermiculture, or worm composting, is a method for transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost and soil conditioner. If you don’t have room for a compost pile or if you want to continue composting through the cold winter months, worm composting is a perfect solution. If … [Read more...]
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