There are various ways to create fertilizer to use on your property. The easiest option is to use some food scraps to make compost to use for fertilizer. Manure from cows and chickens can also be used as fertilizer. An interesting alternative is to make your own fertilizer by using composting … [Read more...]
2 Ways To Make Potassium Fertilizer From Banana Peels
September 29, 2015 By
Have you ever used ripe and black bananas to make a tasty banana bread? Bananas that are black and overripe can also be used to make a potassium-rich fertilizer. You can easily make potassium fertilizer from banana peels. The best part is you will have the option to eat the banana first. You can … [Read more...]
How To Use Epsom Salt For Brighter And More Beautiful Roses
August 1, 2015 By
A garden can have many types of plants like roses and other flowers. One thing that you need to do if a garden is to have bright and healthy flowers is to add fertilizer. However, other methods can be used to get the results you need. You can use epsom salt for brighter and more beautiful … [Read more...]
How To: Using Coffee Grounds In The Garden
July 3, 2015 By
Are you someone who likes to make a big pot of coffee in the morning? Most people like the flavor and others really need the caffeine. However, each pot of coffee results in grounds that are simply tossed in the trash. One thing you may not know is using coffee grounds in the garden can be … [Read more...]
How-To: Using Banana Peels In The Garden
June 29, 2015 By
Are you someone who adds scrap food to a compost pile religiously? Fruits like bananas are perfect for a compost pile as they add vital nutrients. If you want a simple way to add nutrients to a garden when a fertilizer is needed, then you may find using banana peels in the garden to be … [Read more...]
Essential Manure Guide For Gardening
June 23, 2015 By
Do you know one of the best fertilizers to use on a homestead is still manure? But, not all manure that you find is the same. The manure animals produce will have different levels of nutrients. This is due to eating different types of foods. Your best bet will be to review a manure guide for … [Read more...]
How To Clean A Chicken Coop Naturally
June 20, 2015 By
Do you use natural products to clean the inside of your home? These cleaners can also be good to clean a chicken coop naturally. All this means is you are not using any chemicals to get your coop clean and sanitized. All you need to do is use a suitable bedding for your birds. The reason to clean … [Read more...]
How To Use Diatomaceous Earth In Your Backyard
June 19, 2015 By
Are you familiar with using natural methods for pest control in your home? One of the best options that a homeowner has to keep bugs and a variety of pests out of their home is to know how use diatomaceous earth. You may be surprised to know this product is also perfect to use in a garden. If you … [Read more...]
Homemade Fresh Fish Fertilizer
May 27, 2015 By
Do you like to fish, but have no use for the scraps left over after cleaning your fish? The scraps will be a great base to make a homemade fish fertilizer. All you need for this project is a single 5-gallon bucket that still has its lid. If you are familiar with making compost using a bucket, … [Read more...]
DIY Fertile Soil | A Simple Fertilizer From The Greek Gods
May 25, 2015 By
Running out of beer is never good, but beer that is skunked is even worse. Instead of throwing out beer that is no longer good to drink, use it to make a fertilizer to have fertile soil. The nutrients in beer will provide an awesome alternative to using commercial fertilizer. A few simple … [Read more...]