Flies in Compost: Why It is A Problem + 8 Ways You Can Deal With It
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Flies in Compost: Why It is A Problem + 8 Ways You Can Deal With It

Composting food waste is beneficial but can attract flies and maggots. To prevent and manage infestations, use proper composting techniques: balance green and brown waste, cover green waste, keep b...
Can You Compost Flowers?
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Can You Compost Flowers?

Flowers are compostable and can provide both green and brown waste for composting. Prepare flowers by cutting them into small pieces and removing bulbs if needed. Avoid composting diseased, infeste...
Types of Composting
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Types of Composting

Composting at home reduces your carbon footprint, saves money, and enriches soil. Key components include organic matter, nutrient balance, moisture, oxygen, and heat. Methods range from outdoor and...
White Mold Growing On Soil- Now What Do You Do?
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White Mold Growing On Soil- Now What Do You Do?

White mold on houseplant soil, often white and fuzzy, can harm plants and thrive due to overwatering, poor drainage, or insufficient air circulation. Identifying and addressing mold through repotti...
Homemade Phosphorus Fertilizer
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Homemade Phosphorus Fertilizer

Phosphorus is crucial for plant health, aiding in photosynthesis, root development, crop maturation, reproduction, and immunity. Homemade phosphorus-rich fertilizers can be made from compost tea, f...
What 60 Years of Data Tell Us About Our Garbage Habits
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What 60 Years of Data Tell Us About Our Garbage Habits

n the U.S., consumer culture drives significant waste, with Americans generating 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, of which only 30% is recycled. Plastics and food waste are maj...
What Is Living Soil & How to Easily Make Some at Home
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What Is Living Soil & How to Easily Make Some at Home

Living soil, rich in microorganisms and organic matter, supports healthier plant growth compared to potting soil. It contains minerals, organic matter, organisms, and nutrients essential for plants...
Can You Compost Egg Cartons?
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Can You Compost Egg Cartons?

Cardboard and paper egg cartons are compostable and recyclable, making them great for composting or seed starting. Plastic and styrofoam cartons, however, are not compostable; plastic can be recycl...
How to Compost Banana Peels
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How to Compost Banana Peels

Banana peels are compostable and enrich soil with nutrients. Using a Karfo composter speeds up their decomposition, turning them into valuable compost faster. This reduces waste and improves soil q...