What to compost. Backyard composting matter is sorted into 2 categories: “greens” and “browns.” Greens are typically kitchen scraps like fruits and veggies or any items high in nitrogen. Browns are generally tree-based materials such as wood chips and paper that are high in carbon.

In cooler weather or in passive composting, where you just dump it and leave it alone—it will take longer. Properly managed compost will not smell bad, so if there is an odor, add more “browns” or mix it. Ideas for troubleshooting compost bins can be found in Table 3 of the UF publication, “Compost Tips for the Home Gardener.”

Like dogwoods, magnolia trees don gorgeous petals in the spring. Their flowers, which are often pink or white, sometimes reappear in the summer and fall. Many magnolia cultivars tolerate clay and other heavy materials in the soil, and they tend to grow quickly, making them easy to establish in your landscape within a few years.

From enriching soil with essential nutrients to promoting a thriving plant environment, incorporating compost into your potting soil offers a range of advantages. By following simple steps like adding an inch of compost twice a year or creating your own potting mix, you can elevate the quality and vitality of your potted plants and window boxes

Fertilizer feeds your plants with minerals, and compost provides nutrients to the soil. You don’t need to spend on the potting mix ; you can make composite at home. Recycle your biodegradable waste like vegetable waste or leaves, and this homemade nitrogen fertilizer composite will enhance the growth of the planted plants and new plants.