Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating ...

Excess nitrogen in a compost heap is released as ammonia, characterized by an "eau de horse barn" odour, says Helen Chesnut. (Credit: Grandbrothers) Q. Why is my compost heap giving off an offensive, ...

Matt Jordan, gardening expert for The Greenhouse People, has shared some “mistakes” you could be making with your compost, attracting rats into the garden. 1. Getting the wrong ratio of greens and ...

Growing vegetable marrows on a compost heap is a long-standing gardening tradition. Their roots permeate the rotting material where they find plentiful nutrients and moisture, while their luxuriant ...

Having a compost heap in your garden is a hugely beneficial way to make use of your waste - but did you know you should be watering it regularly? By having a compost heap in your garden you can make ...

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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Why is my compost heap ...

Simon Akeroyd has warned against putting tea bags directly in compost due to their material - and instead pointed out how ...