15th March, 2025 If you’ve made compost from materials outside your garden, and nothing has grown in it, the problem could well be due to a hidden herbicide. While most traditional herbicides do break down in compost, there’s a new breed of herbicide which is far slower to do so. Contaminated manure has caused headaches […] The post Herbicide Contamination in Compost: Risks, Research, Solutions appeared first on Compost Magazine.| Compost Magazine
Scientists have discovered that applying relatively small amounts of vermicompost can improve germination rates, plant size, and growth speed—and there are some great lessons for gardeners buried in their study. The scientists experimented with the impact of the Californian compost worm, Eisenia andrei Bouche, on arugula plants. First, they created vermicompost over eight months, using […]| Compost Magazine
New research from Stockbridge Technology Centre reveals that many peat-free composts underperform, with some rated poor or very poor. Learn why, plus expert tips to improve results when using peat-free compost.| Compost Magazine
