Apart from being our main writer, Nora also works for a number of gardening-related sites and magazines, sharing her experience as an owner of a small farm in North Carolina.
There’s nothing more satisfying for a gardener than the perfect lawn, free of weeds! And, if you’re the greenkeeper of the local golf course, the last thing you want to see growing on your immaculate greens are clumps of pesky weeds. But, there’s always the risk of something such as crabgrass taking over your lawn. ...
Weeds always find a way to grow with crops in gardens, lawns, plants, and flowers. These unwanted plants attract harmful parasites and insects that could destroy our plants' nutrients and affect the germination of crops. Some weeds have advantages and can be effective agents that protect the soil and improve its ...
Before getting into the core gist for the day: how to get rid of purslane, it’s factual to mention that owning a garden is much more common than it has ever been. People are beginning to buy into the idea of planting their favorite foods, fruits, and spices for a healthier and more attractive diet. It’s either that or ...
Compost takes quite a while before it’s ready for use. Well, that’s for an unbalanced and untended compost. While you can leave your compost to go through the natural process of taking months or years to be ready, you can also boost the speed. The knowledge of how to do this is essential, especially if you only have a ...
Creating a very good compost pile requires the use of certain carbon sources like autumn leaves, wood chips, sawdust, or twigs to derive a solid form. However, these materials are usually hard to find in different climate ...
Introducing Composting at Home
Composting at home is a fantastic way to limit your carbon footprint. When it comes to compost bins, these are a great way to limit your space and your patience at times. Bins for compost aren’t for everyone, unfortunately, nor do they suit everyone’s needs.
It’s hard to ...
