Composting is the decomposition of grass clippings, garden refuse, kitchen scraps, fallen leaves, manure, etc to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance. This substance is excellent for adding to houseplants or enriching garden soil. Some of the many benefits to composting are:

Helps to maintain a healthy soil pH so that plants grow better and lawns stay greener
Great source of plant nutrients
Has excellent water retention
Keeps earthworms content so that they can go about their work of aerating the soil
Reduces green house gas emissions
Reduces soil erosion
Stimulates root development
Reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills
It is environmentally friendly and it is easy

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Living in Charlottetown

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