This will neutralize acids which may form and cause a bad smell. Do mix grass cuttings with other wastes to loosen them up. And do keep the compost pile damp, especially during dry periods. Do not use ...

But before you start applying your homemade compost to your plants, you need to know if it's actually ready or not. The key? Radish seeds. Using unfinished compost on your plants can harm them.

If the compost smells bad, is still warm, or you can clearly see food content, it’s probably not finished. Do not use unfinished compost in your compost tea. Unfinished compost may contain ...

For current composters a ” if your compost bin is full of unfinished compost, ita s time to put it to work. Go ahead and empty your compost bin and spread the unfinished and finished compost ...

The bacteria in hot compost may compete with plants for nitrogen in the soil. Plants will look stunted and yellow. Unfinished compost also may retard germination and growth of seedlings.

Herbs are a great addition to the fall garden because the growth habits and cultural requirements are similar to vegetables, and most grow best in cooler temperatures. Sage, rosemary and thyme ...