More food isn’t a shortcut to faster compost. For a vermicomposting setup for kitchen scraps, start with one or two cups of food, then wait until it has virtually disappeared before adding more. Once the worms are settled, feed red wigglers 2-3 times each week,...
The best compost tumbler for small yards is usually a dual-chamber model, especially if you want to keep adding scraps while a separate batch finishes. For one or two people composting mostly kitchen scraps, a capacity of 18 to 25 gallons is a practical fit; a family...
A vertical garden tower for strawberries works best with everbearing or day-neutral plants, well-draining potting mix, and regular watering that keeps the soil moist without waterlogging it. Give the tower at least six hours of direct sunlight each day, and check its...
Key takeaways When a garden plant finishes producing, the roots left behind still have work to do. Leaving roots in soil allows them to decompose naturally, which adds organic matter, improves soil structure, and feeds beneficial organisms underground. The recommended...
For most home potato crops, the best fabric grow bags for potatoes are 15- to 20-gallon bags, with room for about 5-6 large seed potatoes or 7-10 smaller ones. Fill the bag about one-third full with a 50/50 mix of moistened garden soil and compost, place seed pieces 4...
