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How does compost improve compacted soil?
Organic matter feeds microscopic fungi that wind their way around clay and sand particles. Bacteria feast on the fungi, plant roots chase after the exudates from fungi and bacteria, worms...
How does compost improve compacted soil?
Organic matter feeds microscopic fungi that wind their way around clay and sand particles. Bacteria feast on the fungi, plant roots chase after the exudates from fungi and bacteria, worms...
No Smell Composting
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 7 January 2014, Ask a Pro Question: How can I make sure my compost does not smell? Answer: Compost does not smell if it...
No Smell Composting
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 7 January 2014, Ask a Pro Question: How can I make sure my compost does not smell? Answer: Compost does not smell if it...
Hot vs Cold Composting
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 5 November 2013, Ask a Pro Question: What is the difference between hot and cold composting? Answer: The hot compost method takes some effort....
Hot vs Cold Composting
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 5 November 2013, Ask a Pro Question: What is the difference between hot and cold composting? Answer: The hot compost method takes some effort....
Compost Mulch
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 1 October 2013, Ask a Pro Question: Should I be putting compost on the garden now? Answer: I can’t think of a time when...
Compost Mulch
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 1 October 2013, Ask a Pro Question: Should I be putting compost on the garden now? Answer: I can’t think of a time when...
What's best: Sun or shade for your composter?
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 3 September 2013, Ask a Pro Question: Will my composter work better in the sun? Answer: Surprisingly, we have found that the composters do...
What's best: Sun or shade for your composter?
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 3 September 2013, Ask a Pro Question: Will my composter work better in the sun? Answer: Surprisingly, we have found that the composters do...
Preventing Maggots in Compost
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 6 August 2013, Ask a Pro Question: I saw a news story about maggots in some curbside pickup greenbins. What’s going on? Answer: Yes,...
Preventing Maggots in Compost
From the Comox Valley Echo, Tuesday 6 August 2013, Ask a Pro Question: I saw a news story about maggots in some curbside pickup greenbins. What’s going on? Answer: Yes,...