Tag Archives: Compost

how do I use crop rotation in an herb garden?

TweetQuestion by Becky!: how do I use crop rotation in an herb garden? I’m desinging an herb garden but can’t seem to find any information on using crop rotation practices with my annual herbs. This is a small garden, 27′ by 29′ with a winding pathway, so the beds are all different sizes and irregular … Continue reading

Plants aren’t going well in Garden after adding new mulch and compost. What should I do?

Tweet by miscellaneaarts Question by kedmanwild: Plants aren’t going well in Garden after adding new mulch and compost. What should I do? We expanded our garden so I brought in a load of mulch and compost. I tilled it in with the existing dirt and planted peppers, tomatoes, squash, watermelon, etc. It seems like it’s … Continue reading

What is a good compost for my new garden?

Tweet by cogdogblog Question by KaylaJade: What is a good compost for my new garden? I’m planting a vegetable/flower garden for the first time this summer and need some compost ideas. I’m thinking of using the Grounds for Your Garden program at the local Starbucks… are coffee grounds good for all plants or just the … Continue reading

Plants aren’t going well in Garden after adding new mulch and compost. What should I do?

TweetQuestion by kedmanwild: Plants aren’t going well in Garden after adding new mulch and compost. What should I do? We expanded our garden so I brought in a load of mulch and compost. I tilled it in with the existing dirt and planted peppers, tomatoes, squash, watermelon, etc. It seems like it’s taking absolutely forever … Continue reading