
Anyone who is starting out on composting – and even experienced compost gurus – will have questions about what can and can’t go into the compost heap. After all, there is lots of contradictory advice online, and what some people say absolutely cannot and should not be added, others will say you can add without…

A big fear that many people associate with compost bins and composting is rats. When people start considering whether composting is something they can incorporate into their lives, many start with this fundamental question. The answer is that composting CAN attract rats, but it doesn’t usually draw in ones that aren’t already there. Usually, if…

In this article, we’re going to look into hot composting vs cold composting (what’s the difference). It seems that the compost world is vast, and there’s always new things to learn, and knowing where to start can be a major challenge. If you’ve just come across the terms hot composting and cold composting, you might…

Composting can be a complicated business, and you may have seen long lists of all the things that you should not put in your compost bin under any circumstances. If so, ginger is one you might have seen on the list. However, these lists are often longer than the lists of what you can compost,…

The world of composting is daunting for both beginners and experts. Although it seems quite simple in some ways – just wait for plant matter to rot down organically – it also has a lot that you will need to learn about it, and it’s natural to occasionally get concerned about what it is or…

A guide to composting indoors without using worms

Many people are getting keen on home composting these days. It’s a great part of the green movement, and if you’ve got a little bit of space, it’s a much more satisfying way to deal with food and garden waste than sending it to a landfill site. It also gives you compost for your garden,…

If you’re just getting into gardening and starting with your “green thumbs”, you might be noticing that there are a lot of things to learn, and some of them sound quite daunting. Though compost heaps are relatively straightforward once you’ve got them up and running, they come with a steep learning curve and can be…

If you are just getting into gardening, you might have started composting – it’s a great way to recycle your food waste, it gives you lovely fresh soil for your garden, and it’s a very green thing to do. Composting is also pretty easy to do, but you will need some basic information in order…

Compost is an invaluable resource for gardeners, and an important way to keep food scraps out of the landfill. It provides important nutrients to plants by feeding the good bacteria in the soil, which also attracts earthworms and other beneficial organisms. It’s good for your plants and the planet! So you’re ready to start composting,…