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Can You Compost in Small Spaces? A Guide for Apartment Dwellers
If you live in an apartment or a home without a garden, you might think composting is impossible. composting in small spaces is easy...
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May 163 min read


How Composting Positively Impacts the Environment
Composting has become a buzzword in environmental circles as more people recognize its importance for sustainable living. This practice...
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May 134 min read


The Science of Soil: Why Healthy Soil is the Key to a Thriving Garden
Healthy soil isn’t just dirt. It’s a living ecosystem, packed with microorganisms, nutrients and organic matter that work together...
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May 93 min read


How Vermicompost Helps Your Plants Survive the Winter
What if you could give your plants a natural boost to help them not just survive, but thrive through winter?
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May 24 min read


The Role of Earthworms in Soil Regeneration and Why It Matters
Soil is more than just dirt—it’s a complex web of life, filled with microorganisms, nutrients, and organic matter that sustain plants.
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Apr 253 min read


Boost Your Soil’s Health Before Winter: Composting Tips for Success
There’s a simple way to rebuild soil health before winter and ensure your garden is ready to thrive in the next growing season: composting.
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Apr 183 min read


Which Fruits & Veggies Grow Best in Autumn in South Africa?
If you think gardening slows down in autumn, think again! South Africa’s mild autumn weather makes it the perfect season...
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Apr 113 min read


How to Keep Your Compost Pile Healthy During the Cooler Months
But just like nature adapts to the changing seasons, your compost pile can continue thriving—even during the cooler months.
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Apr 43 min read


The Hidden Impact of Food Waste and How You Can Make a Difference
Food waste is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, yet it’s something we can all do something about.
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Mar 283 min read


How to Prepare Your Garden for Autumn Using Compost
Compost is your greatest ally in ensuring a thriving, resilient garden through autumn and beyond. Autumn is often overlooked as a key garden
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Mar 213 min read


Composting 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Reducing Food Waste at Home
Instead of tossing food scraps into the bin, you collect them in a compost container. A few weeks later, what was once waste has transformed
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Mar 142 min read


Composting with Kids: Fun Ways to Teach the Next Generation About Sustainability
Composting is more than just recycling food scraps; it’s a hands-on science lesson that helps kids understand the cycle of life,
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Mar 134 min read


Why March is the Perfect Time to Start Composting in South Africa
March marks the transition from summer to autumn in South Africa, making it an ideal time to start composting. Whether you’re a seasoned gar
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Mar 72 min read


Distinguishing Good Quality Compost from Bad: A Buyer's Guide
Purchasing compost can be a convenient way to enrich your garden soil, especially if you don’t have the space or time to make your own. Howe
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


How to Test the Quality of Your Compost: A Practical Guide
Ensuring the quality of compost is crucial for gardeners and farmers who rely on this organic matter to enrich their soil and support plant
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Sep 6, 20242 min read


Exploring the Various Types of Compost: Benefits and Applications
Composting transforms organic waste into a valuable resource for enhancing soil health and fertility. However, not all compost is created eq
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Aug 30, 20242 min read


The Nexus of Compost and Water Conservation: A Sustainable Approach to Resource Management
In the face of escalating water scarcity issues globally, innovative strategies for water conservation are more crucial than ever. Compost,
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Aug 16, 20242 min read


Composting: A Pathway to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Composting, the process of recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments, is more than a sustainable waste management practice;
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


Compost and Climate Resilience: Strengthening Ecosystems Against Climate Change
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, there is a growing need for strategies that enhance the resilience of ecosyste
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Aug 2, 20242 min read


Revitalizing Urban Soils: The Transformative Power of Compost
Urbanization has led to significant soil degradation across city landscapes, affecting green spaces, gardens, and the overall urban environm
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
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