green waste articles Tag

Composting

but handling can be difficult. Surface composting involves spreading mowed grass and certain shredded garden waste on the ground. It is reserved for green waste and must be applied with caution, as some fragile plants may suffer from it. Practical tips for successful composting. - Fragment waste in ...

30
Jan
2007

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

e and compostable. It carries the 'OK compost' label and can be composted in only 4 to 8 weeks. It is therefore accepted at the waste disposal center with green waste. Did you know? : the Fir Bag is the result of a long chain of solidarity. About twenty disabled people work on the packaging of ...

21
Nov
2011

How to sort biowaste?

ow that bio-waste refers to: - kitchen and table waste - leftovers from meals or their preparation - uneaten expired products - green waste from park and garden maintenance such as shrub and hedge trimmings, dead leaves or Lawn clippings... All these organic wastes have in c ...

22
Sep
2022

Drought: how to prepare your vegetable garden for a dry spell?

reparing your vegetable garden for a dry regime is therefore to provide a good thickness of mulch, favoring plant materials such as straw, nettles or green waste such as grass clippings. In practice, you should spread on the ground a mulch 8 to 10 cm thick, preferably right after watering and lig ...

01
Mar
2023

Fire prevention: Météo France launches a forest weather forecast.

asures are essential to limit the risk of fire: • for smokers: always throw cigarette butts in an ashtray and never out of the car window! • for gardeners: do not burn green waste from the garden but take it to the dump • for barbecue enthusiasts: always make sure to light the barb ...

09
May
2023

Christmas: How to Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays?

risk a fine for illegal dumping of trash, which can range from €35 to €150. Bring it to a collection point. Christmas trees fall into the category of green waste. That's why they cannot be thrown away with regular trash, but must be brought to a waste disposal center or to a dedicated collection ...

26
Dec
2023

Biochar: Miracle Solution for the Environment?

n. More specifically, it is a vegetable charcoal obtained by pyrolysis of organic materials from various sources, such as crop residues, food waste, green waste, or by-products of the wood industry. 2- How is biochar made? The main difference between biochar and simple charcoal lies in the manufact ...

16
July
2024

Xeriscaping or the trend of waterless gardening

den. Even in a landscaped area with very little watering, gardeners have much to do. It is particularly important to use clippings, prunings, and all green waste from the garden to mulch the soil and feed the compost. What are the most suitable plants for xeriscaping? As the name suggests, xeriscapi ...

18
Sep
2024

Vegetable garden: which mulch for which plant?

r mulch? Multiple options exist for gardeners who want to mulch the soil of a vegetable garden. The most economical solutions involve collecting some green waste from the garden, such as dead leaves or grass clippings. But be careful: not all organic materials are equal and they are not used in the ...

26
Sep
2024