Soil Composition
I have a community garden here in Toronto. I am thinking of topping up my garden by adding a couple of inches of Triple Mix (soil, peat moss and compost). After applying this layer of Triple Mix can I also…
Tag Archives: compost
Turkey litter compost
For several years now I have been adding turkey litter compost to my garden in the early spring. Can I add the same compost to my garden in the fall (i.e., now?) And do I need to then add some…
Bulbs and irrigation conundrum
the companion perennials (planted right next to the bulb)
are watered by drip.
poor bulbs –
they are too .
sad … soggy … bulbs…
Adding Composted Manure to Soil
Hello Master Gardener Friends ~
I would like to add composted manure to my gardens which are already full of plant roots and tree roots, which make digging next to impossible. A recent Toronto Star article recommended digging the manure…
City Compost shelf life
How long is the community distributed bagged 13kg compost good for,if I’m storing it in an unheated garage?…
European Beech followup query
Following placing 26 kg of compost around a tree, with mulch, at the beginning and end of spring, can I top the two layers with 26 kg of compost around a European Beech tree again. I imagine it eventually breaks…
Composted Manure
Hello! I attended Through the Garden Gate in Wychwood last weekend. I met a lovely master gardener at one of the houses who advised me that commercial composted manure these days is of poor quality – that it is often…
Compost Tea
Is compost tea useful? I don’t have space to make my own compost, but can get a bit of compost from a friend to make tea. Worth it? Recommended recipe and application? I see multiple variations on the web. Want…
Worm Castings- Are they safe to use?
Have used worm castings in spring for several years. Concerned now because I’ve read they do contain worm eggs. With jumping worms and many native plants that do not benefit from worms in the soil I am now wondering if…
Soil Fertility: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
Description
Soil fertility refers to the ability of soil to supply and sustain nutrients for healthy plant growth. Maintaining the fertility and health of garden soil is important for good lawn and garden management. Soil fertility promotes the development of…