For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and horse manure were the most readily available options. However, with the ...

As well as being odourless and rich in nutrients, goat manure contributes to plants’ maximum growth. In addition, the manure absorbs more nitrogen by accumulating urine in goat droppings, making it a ...

Composting is one of the most effective ways to manage livestock manure and convert the waste into a valuable soil amendment. With fertiliser prices soaring almost every month, making own compost ...

Plants thrive on nutrients that are right there in your kitchen. You can convert the pile of garbage in your home into compost manure for your backyard garden. Some gardeners call it ‘black gold’ ...

Do I need to use secateurs to prune? TINO: It depends on what kind of wood you're dealing with. Soft tips can simply be pinched out with your fingers and small lateral branches can be snapped off, but ...

COMPOST King author Mick Poultney reckons he can create compost in a month - with the help of a very unusual hack. So to celebrate National Compost Week, Sun Gardening spoke to the 72-year-old about ...

Worm farming sounds easy. There’s no danger of being chased by an angry worm or crushed in a pen by one. "People think growing worms is quite simple but actually it's very difficult," says Dan Grubert ...

Discover the secrets to creating nutrient-rich chicken compost and learn how to use it effectively to plant garlic and more!

COIMBATORE: An awareness programme on composting organic waste and segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste was held for students of classes VI to VIII at the Coimbatore Corporation ...