Can you compost flowers? The simple answer to this is- yes, you can. Flowers are vibrant, colourful and do so well to brighten up the garden. Yet, flowers also have a lifespan. Eventually, those colourful flowers will die. Most often, we will throw away the dead petals once a flower dies. But as I am a compost lover and an environmentalist, I thought to myself ‘can a … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to: Can you Compost Flowers
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6 Reasons why Cactus Compost is Essential for Succulents
Succulents are one of the easiest plants to grow. We can leave them for weeks with very little attention and, funnily enough, they will still bloom. There is no doubt about this. But, if the right conditions are not met, the plant will struggle. When you plant a succulent, you must try to match the natural growing conditions. To help simulate those conditions, cactus compost … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons why Cactus Compost is Essential for Succulents
Important! Understand the difference between Compost and Fertilizer
With the desire to always improve agricultural yield, compost and fertilizer have become a favourite. Some prefer compost while others prefer fertilizer. Then, some think they are the same. The similarities they have are the reason for this, and it can become a problem. Hence, all plant growers need to understand that there is a difference between compost and fertilizer. In … [Read more...] about Important! Understand the difference between Compost and Fertilizer
The Truth on: ‘Can you compost onions’
Many food lovers who love to garden often ask ‘can you compost onions?’ The reason for this is simple- Onions are a flavour powerhouse. They add an appetizing taste to your food and this makes them a favourite for those who cook. But they leave behind a lot of waste. Skin peels, leftover chopped onions and moulded onions are all thrown away. As a plant lover and … [Read more...] about The Truth on: ‘Can you compost onions’
Why Compost is Important to Grow Healthy Plants
Many plant growers do not know why compost is important for the soil. What happens? Plants are grown in home soil and do not uptake the essential nutrients they need. Because of this, the plant will not grow. Likewise, fruit and vegetables cannot grow if the soil is not fertile. So, those yummy fruits and vegetables we all love, fail to give the satisfactory taste we … [Read more...] about Why Compost is Important to Grow Healthy Plants
