April 8th, 2008
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How to Make a Garden Compost. Part 3
January 28th, 2008Where do I Put My Compost-Bin/Heap?
Whether you have purchased a composting unit, or made your own, you need to make sure you have a flat, well drained place in your garden - not so far away that you cannot be bothered trudging there, from the kitchen. Compost bins should not be placed on concrete, patio areas etc. as you want to allow the insects and worms access, as mentioned previously.
Also, choose a site which suits your climate. Warmth and moisture helps the composting process, so place your compost in a place which receives a fair amount of sunlight; and shelter from the wind if you live in a cooler climate, if in a hotter climate, ensure you give it shade to prevent it drying out.
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How to Make a Garden Compost. Part 2
January 28th, 2008Where do I put all this ’stuff’?
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How to Make a Garden Compost. Part 1
January 28th, 2008What is Compost?
Compost is the end result of the decomposition of organic material, or waste. This occurs naturally in the bush , or a forest, by the accumulation of debris from plant and animal material; and provided there is moisture present, either from rain, in the soil, or from the material itself, decomposition will occur.
With the assistance of microbes, bacteria, fungus, insects and worms - the organic matter is consumed, or broken-down, gently mixed, with the assistance of the worms and insects; and ultimately, transformed into an organically rich substance - readily assimilable by plants : the perfect fertiliser. In this natural setting, the actual transformation from raw material to compost, can take quite some time - as the process is reliant on the vaguaries of the climate and the availability of material.
Compost in urban environs, uses the same principles, with the added bonus of things being managed; and therefore a quicker process.
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5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Cant Live Without
November 19th, 2007Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a hobby, talent or both and sometimes its just luck, sometimes - it’s a Life. Gardening is not as easy as it looks and involves dedication, time and consistency and many trials and errors. There are many aspects to maintaining a healthy garden, but some aspects take precidence over others, as we shall see in subsequent articles. Anyone who likes gardening can have the knowledge to produce the best garden in the world, but without the right equipment and materials it just becomes overly difficult.
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Gardening is Too Hard? - More Like Too Much Fun!
November 17th, 2007Don’t know the first thing about Gardening? It’s too hard to learn?
Absolute Nonsense!
Quite possibly, this is the most forgiving hobby there is. The BIG thing to remember about plants is, they will not instantly die on you. You have a lot of leeway here. Plants will alert you to the fact that something is wrong, by the sheer fact they start to look sad. This gives you time to DO something about it. Unlike most other hobbies, where, if you forget to do something - the whole project may well fall to pieces before your eyes.
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