fertilizer

Potato peelings should not end up in the bin, as they can benefit many plants

Many of you will have heard that potato peelings can be used as an organic fertiliser for rural plantations. This is because they contain starch, potassium and other valuable minerals that nourish the plants abundantly. This method of fertilization is completely harmless, economical and helps protect the garden from beetles, grubs, snails and worms. Let’s …

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Don’t get rid of grass clippings, they have uses many people don’t know about

Gone are the days when keeping pets was a matter of course. The question of what to do with grass clippings that we don’t feed to our dog or cat is even more debated. Aside from the public composting facilities that are part of some modern municipalities, there are not many ways to “dispose” of …

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