Barrel Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, this three-bin wooden unit is a sturdy system that allows you to quickly make a large volume of compost, if you turn the compost weekly.
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Wire Mesh Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, wire mesh composting bins are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and hold a lot of material.
Wood 3-Bin Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, this three-bin wooden unit is a sturdy system that allows you to quickly make a large volume of compost, if you turn the compost weekly.
Wood & Wire Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, the wood and wire composter provides a convenient way to compost yard materials.
Can Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, the can composter is a great way to make small batches of compost when you don’t have space for a larger bin.
Wood Pallet Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, wood pallets can make inexpensive and durable compost bins.
Concrete Block Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, concrete block bins are durable, require few tools, and can handle large amounts of yard materials.
Lead in Home Garden Soil
Lead in garden soil can pose health risks to gardeners and to those who eat the garden’s produce. Here’s how to reduce contamination and submit samples for analysis.
▶ Watch: Bringing the Garden Inside
In this webinar, you will learn about which plants can come indoors, the requirements for growing plants indoors after they have been outside all summer, and how to properly transition them to their new indoor home.
Outdoor Hazards in Wisconsin: A Guide to Insects, Plants, and Wildlife
Scott R. Craven, Phillip J. Pellitteri, Mark J. Renz Revised: 1/15/2010 Item number: G3564 Wisconsin’s bountiful natural resources make it an ideal place for outdoor recreation. Most plants and creatures you encounter won’t hurt you, but timber rattlesnakes, yellow jackets, wild parsnip, and others can be troublesome. This guide will help you recognize, avoid, and […]
Plants Not Favored by Deer
If deer visit your property, before planting (or replanting), check out this list of trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs, and grasses that deer tend to avoid.
Hummingbirds in the Garden
Hummingbirds are a large group of tiny birds with iridescent feathers, who feed on a nectar from a wide variety of plants. Learn more about these birds and how to encourage ruby-throated hummingbirds in your garden in this article…
