There’s a new Reencle composter in town, and of all the features I thought I might miss from the trailblazing original Reencle Prime, I didn't think it would be the auto-close lid. The overly sensitive opening sensor annoyed me at…
Leaves, lawn clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and shredded paper can all go into a backyard compost pile. Keep meat, dairy, bones and pet waste out because they attract rodents. Composting 101: Turning yard waste into something your garden…
Finished compost is dark brown or black, crumbly and earthy-smelling, and about half the volume of the original pile, according to UK Extension. Composting 101: Turning yard waste into something your garden can use Instead of bagging up the leaves this…
Potting soil doesn’t really expire, but it can develop problems that make it nearly unusable, especially if it is not stored correctly. Soil is full of organic material, which makes it a perfect place for insects such as mealybugs, soil…
Shredded hardwood is one of the most popular mulches among gardeners, but it has downsides that you can overcome by investing in another type of tree mulch. Move Over, Hardwood Mulch: The Long-Lasting Solution For Flower Beds While you may…
Launched on October 21, 2025 by the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, the green bin is just like the blue and red box recycling programs for plastics and paper, only it involves food waste and organic material being collected. The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste…
Whether managing a large garden, tending a modest patio container or simply looking to reduce household rubbish, composting remains one of the simplest ways to make a positive environmental difference. The natural decomposition process transforms everyday kitchen peelings, grass cuttings…
Simple ways to save money while you garden Before you bag up all those fallen leaves and put them on the curb, consider this: You could be throwing away one of the most valuable ingredients for your garden’s soil. Fall…
Every October, millions of householders pack their garden waste into council collection bins, completely unaware that they are throwing away the single most valuable soil conditioner of the entire year. By retaining fallen foliage and balancing carbon-rich matter with nitrogen…
With fall yard clean-up chores underway, it might be time to consider purchasing a compost-site permit so residents can dispose of organic waste at the St. Joseph Compost Site. The compost site is located at 7613 Ridgewood Road, St. Joseph. It…
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