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9 of the Biggest Gardening Mistakes Draining Your Wallet and Secretly Sabotaging Your Plants & What To Do Instead | Flipboard yourlifestylelibrary.com - I’m fairly new to gardening. Before moving to France, I had a gardener, as I really couldn’t be bothered to look after my previous garden, as I had …

flip.it/9UNFy- I’ve made all the usual mistakes and some of the unusual ones too, and it’s cost me a pretty penny in the process. #gardening #plants #soil #composting #herbs #flowers #composting #growyourown #planting #flipboardusergroup #gardentips #savemoney

man's hand sprinkling dry leaves around plant bases

Don’t let fallen leaves go to waste! 🍂 Collect them for composting, make nutrient-rich leaf mould, or use as mulch to protect plant roots, especially in winter. Sustainable gardening starts with simple steps. 🌿 #GardeningTips #Composting #Sustainability

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11 Edible Leaves You Can Eat Instead of Dumping in the Compost Bin Full of Flavor and Nutrients | Flipboard yourlifestylelibrary.com - If you’re growing vegetables this year, I have a question for you. How many of those leaves are you throwing away? Because here’s the thing. A huge …

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I'd like to add a little extra detail for safety, because heat is no doubt going to be a problem this year, again.

In hot weather, manage compost by keeping it moist, shade to prevent drying, and increase aeration to prevent overheating. Turn over and moisten every 3-5 days.

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photo of two compost bays newly created starting to fill up with green material. A fork and wheel barrow are in photo.

🍂 Create your own compost! You won't regret it! 🌱 Designate a spot in your garden for kitchen scraps and dried leaves. Mix green and brown materials, keep it moist, and turn it regularly. You'll soon have nutrient-rich compost to boost your garden's health! #Gardening #Composting