Tag: fertilizer

COMPOST AND VERMICOMPOST TEA

from wormcompostinghq.com What is compost tea? Compost tea is a tea made from steeping (or brewing) compost instead of tea leaves. It isn’t appetizing for you but your plants will love it! The nutrients and beneficial microbes in the compost…

HOW TO USE WORM CASTINGS

from wormfarmingrevealed.com Worm Castings Usage In Gardens Worm castings is used by several landscapers and gardeners who appreciate the short AND long term benefits of worm castings. The cast has a time released process that many have come to appreciate.…

STEPS FOR HEALTHY LAWN

LAWN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE from dnv.org   SPRING LAWN CARE A well established healthy lawn requires less water, care, and maintenance during the summer. The following is a list of a few things that you can do now to help ensure…

HOW TO USE COFFEE GROUNDS IN THE GARDEN

from naturallivingideas.com 1. Pest Repellent Sprinkle used coffee grounds around your plants to protect them against destructive garden pests like ants, snails, and slugs. It has even been said that old grounds mixed with dried orange peel will keep away…

TIPS FOR FERTILIZING VEGETABLE GARDEN

Fertilizers are categorized by the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or the N-P-K ratio. High Nitrogen Requirement Vegetables that require high nitrogen levels include beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Asian greens, potato, leek, spinach and Swiss chard. High…

HOMEMADE FERTILIZERS

BANANA PEELS – Eating a banana helps replenish lost potassium. Roses love potassium too. Simply throw one or two peels in the hole before planting or bury peels under mulch so they can compost naturally. Get bigger and more blooms.…