Tag Archives: grass clippings

Help planting garden?

Tweet by dgp 2008 Question by Mr.Magoo: Help planting garden? The previous owner of my house had a tractor and left very large tire ruts in the soil (clay). I’m trying to break the clay down to plant some vegetables but I can’t break the clay down. I’ve rented a Honda tiller, but I think … Continue reading

How long for compost?

Tweet by PermaCultured Question by maritzacala_2003: How long for compost? II started my compost just as a pile of organic material (grass clippings, kitchen scraps etc) directly on the ground in a corner of my yard. Yesterday after much research I bought some chicken manure and added that as well. As I mixed it, I … Continue reading

Q&A: Can you make homemade garden mulch from pulled weeds?

TweetQuestion by Lisa: Can you make homemade garden mulch from pulled weeds? I was thinking of burning dried weeds…there’s ashes in my flower bed, and all kinds of weird stuff. Whatcha think? Best answer: Answer by nnatindahati wouldnt, the reason being, weeds have spores in them (they are tiny sex cells inside plants, and when … Continue reading

Russian Tortoise Care Question?

Tweet by cromely Question by : Russian Tortoise Care Question? So from what I understand, a Russian needs UVA/UVB, as well as a heat/basking light. Is this all that is required? If so, does a Mercury Vapor provide both? Would the “smaller” area of the MV be an issue for UVA/UVB consumption, as in it’s … Continue reading