Compost Bins

Commercial Compost Bins

Commercially available compost bins come in many different sizes. Some compost bins are square while some are round. Some compost bins just sit on the ground while others are mounted on a frame and have handles to turn them.

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Burgundy Glow Ajuga

 

Ajuga is very effective planted at the base of ferns -- a perfect companion! Ajuga forms such dense evergreen mats it doesn't permit weeds to grow. A perfect ground cover for rock gardens, naturalistic woodland settings, borders or to grow under trees where lawns are difficult to establish.

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Blue Festuca Grass

 

A handsome and different ground cover. Grows in grassy, tuft-like clumps. 6-10'' high. The spectacular, non-fading blue foliage and unique growing habits make this ideal for borders. Flower and rock gardens and small areas where you would like to draw special attention.

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Bamboo Gardening

Have you ever considered planting bamboo in your garden or landscape but were scared off by the horror stories? Were you told things like "it's invasive", "it will take over the whole garden", or what about "Once it starts it will never stop spreading"? It's time to set a few things straight.

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5 Household Items That Can Be Reused In the Garden

 Landfills are filling up and prices on everything are escalating. You can do a few small things to help keep things out of the landfills and reduce your cost of gardening. You can save money and reduce landfill waste by taking some common household items and finding alternative uses for them. Here are several suggestions:

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Irrigation

 Understanding water and irrigation needs.

Understanding where your water comes from and how it leaves your landscape is the beginning to understanding irrigation. Irrigation is a method of balancing the amount of water to maintain consistent moisture levels...

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Organic Mulches

 
Living Mulch: Ground covers can act as mulch, protecting the soil and suppressing weeds. Evergreen Perennial ground covers such as ivy, purple winter creeper, or blue rug juniper remain attractive all year.

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Rosa Bianca Eggplant Seeds

 

An old Italian heirloom eggplant, 4-5" round, mild flavor that isn't bitter, creamy flesh and adapted to warm nights.

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Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds

 

The Atlantic Giant pumpkin is an outstanding performer and holds the current record at over 1,500 pounds! Even without special treatment of the Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, you get pumpkins that weight 200 to 300 pounds.

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How to Make Compost

Setting up the Compost Pile

A compost pile is more than just raking up some leaves. A good mix is to have equal parts of green and brown materials plus enough water to keep it all moist. Use any plant material and leaves in your compost pile as long as they are not diseased. Branches should be ground in a chipper/shredder before putting them into the compost pile. The smaller the pieces the quicker decomposition takes place. Adding some soil to the compost pile as you build it will add micro organisms that will help with the decomposition.

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