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Can It Compost

Can It Compost

Composting is a fantastic way to reduce waste, enrich your lawn and contribute to a healthier environment, but not everything should to go in your compost pile. Adding the wrong  
How to Keep Animals Out of Compost Bins

How to Keep Animals Out of Compost Bins

Composting is the gift that keeps on giving. I love turning food scraps, cardboard, grass clippings, and other green and brown materials into a usable and nutritious soil amendment. It  
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 9-10

USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10 are the envy of gardeners across the country, and for good reason. These zones typically cover parts of Florida, southern Texas, Arizona, and coastal areas of  
How to Cover a Garden Over the Winter

How to Cover a Garden Over the Winter

It's understandable that most people don't think about how to cover a garden in the winter. After all, by that time of the year, it's usually just dirt, and what's  
The Rise of the Compost Connoisseurs

The Rise of the Compost Connoisseurs

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round and let me regale you with a tale of modern alchemy. No, we’re not turning lead into gold here—something far more practical, I assure you.