Rain Barrels

By Robert Robillard

Rain Collection Barrels Rain Barrels are not new but there a great idea to harvest rain water and reduce using tap or well water and save you money as well.  Collection of non chlorinated, rain water is better for plants, after all that’s what naturally sustains plants. Rain barrels are also a good back up plan in the…

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Bio-Orb Tumbling Composter

By Robert Robillard

Composting Made Easy: If you have potted plants, trees, shrubs, or any sort of flower or vegetable garden, adding compost can add natural organic nutrients to the soil without having to pay for expensive chemical fertilizers. It’s a must if your growing an organic garden. Composting also reduces your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of garbage…

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Composting Facts

By Robert Robillard

Compost Bins A client recently asked me to build her a couple of compost bins that had lids to keep the critters out.  That request led me to do some research on composting and compost bins. Over the next week or two I will be sharing composting facts and the results of my research with you.…

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Composting Basics

By Robert Robillard

Composting Using compost in your garden or plant beds can improve the  soil structure, texture, and aeration. It also increases the soil’s water-holding capacity.   Adding compost improves soil nutrients and stimulates healthy root development in plants. What Are The Basics of Composting? Composting is a natural process. Organic materials such as leaves, grass, and vegetable scraps are…

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