Composting

Dahlia Deserves To Be Safe For Winter/To Dig Or Not To Dig

by Polly Composting

When it comes to winterizing dahlia tubers, there are now two schools of thought   Is it necessary to dig up dahlias this time of the year or can they stay in the ground year round ? Digging and storing dahlia tubers can be a lot of work, but leaving them in the ground often [...]

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Your Organic Garden. Life Goes On Here. Find Out How To Winterize It!

by Polly Composting

Now is the time to get out and winterize your organic garden, as shorter and much cooler days become the norm. Just as you make sure your car is ready for winter this time of year, so should you make sure your garden is ready. How? Start by cleaning up the debris in your garden, [...]

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Organic Garden: Unlock The Secret of Coir..Best Alternative To Any Growing Media

by Polly Composting

Coir is an excellent growing media. Coconut coir (fiber made out of coconut shells) has been used in different parts of the world for many years, especially in ancient India and China. It’s a totally organic product made entirely from coconut husks, compressed into a dense brick. I throw the block of Coconut Coir into [...]

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What You Need To Know About Rubber Mulches

by Polly Composting

Rubber mulches are advertised as economical, effective, and environmentally safe materials for use in landscapes and gardens. At first glance, it may seem that rubber mulches are an environmentally friendly way of recycling used tires, but further research indicates they are neither effective nor safe. The chemicals used to produce tires are zinc, cadmium, sulfur, [...]

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Let Nature Care For Your Garden With Pine Needles

by Polly Composting

It is  wise to let Nature care for your garden with pine needles. They appear to grace the garden with very little effort on your part. Pine needles make up some of the most effective organic mulch you can use in your garden. Ever notice how damp the area under a pine tree is, where [...]

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