FAQs about DIY Home Composting
Ready to start your own backyard compost pile but not entirely sure you know what…
Wayne SchirnerJune 19, 2024
The Science of Mel’s Mix™
Let’s say you gather all your materials to build a Square Foot garden and take…
foundationFebruary 23, 2024
How to Make Your Own Compost
Compost is a huge part of Square Foot Gardening. It makes up 1/3 of Mel's…
foundationMarch 4, 2025
Composting with Kitchen Scraps
We all know that one of the integral components of Mel's Mix™ is compost, and…
kelpJune 8, 2023
Small Yard? Make Our Easy DIY Compost Pile
It’s easy to make your own backyard compost pile to add to your Mel’s Mix™…
Chris McLaughlinFebruary 8, 2024
Alternatives to Peat
Sadly, peat is a slow growing, natural resource that hasn’t always been well managed, and…
Alex DarcJune 7, 2023
Why Not to Fertilize your Square Foot Garden
Learn why Mel's Mix™ is everything your SFG needs, eliminating the need for fertilizer.
foundationJune 8, 2023
Bagged Vs. Homemade Compost
Bagged Compost You’re starting your Square Foot Garden — hooray! A huge part of the…
foundationJune 8, 2023
Do I have to replace Mel’s Mix™?
We had a good question come in to the Square Foot Gardening Foundation recently and…
kelpFebruary 8, 2024