Which is better, clay or ceramic pots? Durability and Maintenance: Ceramic pots are heavier and may last longer, but they can break easily. On the other hand, clay pots are generally more affordable but may not be as long-lasting as ceramic ones, particularly if exposed to extreme temperatures. Caring for Your Terracotta Pots Pre-soak before […]
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How to compost in an apartment without worms? Line the bottom of the bin with shredded newspaper, paper bags or other brown waste. Add your green waste, a. Cover with soil or wood chips. Aerate the mixture every few days (you can pick up and shake or stir it around), make sure to cover all
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How to compost in a tumbler for beginners? Simply add your “green” (fresh leaves, grass, food scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, anything wet and pungent) and “brown” (dry leaves, grass, shredded paper & cardboard) waste, close the lid, spin the compost tumbler a few times to mix it all up, and leave it alone until
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What do you put in a compost bin first? Once your bin is set up it’s time to add organic matter to start the decomposition process. As you conduct your seasonal garden maintenance, collect your debris: branches, dried leaves, lawn and leaf clippings. These materials can all be added directly to the compost bin and
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How do you start composting at home for beginners? It is really simple, collect all of your leaves, yard clippings, kitchen scraps, grass clippings, and add a couple of shovels full of garden dirt, add some water and you have a compost pile. You do not need a bin, tumbler, or anything else. Compost is
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What is the first rule of composting? Rule 1: Start with the End in Mind With composting, it helps to have a vision of what the entire process will look like. Most of our clients use their finished compost back on their pastures or in their gardens. Others see themselves selling their compost to cover
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What is a compost bin for? A compost bin is a structure designed to harnesses the natural process of decomposition by turning organic matter (such as fruit and vegetable wastes, grass clippings, leaves, and some types of animal manure) into a useful product for your landscape or garden. Compost keeps the soil healthy, which means
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What is the longest flowering summer plant? Geranium. Probably one of the longest flowering garden plants, hardy geraniums start flowering around May, and continue to October, depending on the variety. One of the longest flowering varieties is Geranium ‘Johnson’s blue’ (illustrated) which is also attractive to bees. Butterfly bush have one of the longest bloom
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What bulbs can I plant in spring to bloom in summer? They’re also easy to grow and low maintenance. K. Bourgondien offers a wide selection of spring-planted or tender bulbs including anemones, begonias, calla lilies, caladiums, cannas, crocosmia, dahlias, elephant ears, freesia, gladiolus, lilies, ranunculus, tuberoses and other spring-planted bulbs. Tulips can be kept in
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What bulbs can you leave in the ground all year? Perennial Bulbs These hardy bulbs establish themselves in the soil and continue to thrive, providing reliable and consistent bursts of color. Some popular options for perennial bulbs include daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, and snowdrops. When to plant hyacinths. Plant bulbs outdoors in borders and containers
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