In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper or place it in the recycle bin when you can turn it into beautiful compost ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When we think about compost bins, our imagination usually stops at kitchen scraps, pulled-out weeds, and coffee grounds. While they indeed ...

Composting is an effective way to reduce waste and enrich soil, a practice many African households have adopted for generations ...

Composting is an easy and impactful way to reduce household waste, recycle organic materials, and enrich soil, while also preventing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving water.

Coffee is an important part of my morning routine. Every day, I wake up and put an unbleached cone-shaped bamboo coffee filter into a pour-over contraption, add my coffee, and do the pour myself.

Geraniums prefer cool indoor temperatures. Daytime temperatures near 18C and night temperatures around 13C are ideal. Geraniums become spindly when grown in poor light and warm temperatures. During ...

Winter can be hard on roses, and preparing them for cold weather should begin in late summer. Overwinter your rose indoors or out with these methods.

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...

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When it comes to composting, one of the biggest hurdles people face is confusion. What goes in? What stays out? Can I make compost without a bin? Do I need ...