Recent content by FarmCzar

If you want to create a flat space on a slope, there's no way to do so without terracing. You either have to cut the top part of the slope and move it to the bottom, with a retaining board or wall, or cut into the slope above and remove the soil to create a flat space, but either way, you're...

You probably planted overly-mature seedlings that were too long in small pots before going into the ground. If they had flowers on them when you planted them, the plants would have remained stunted and produced low yields through the summer. It could also be inadequate sun--bell peppers need...

If you dig 8" down into your compost pile and layer 2" of dry straw or leaves above and below the leftovers, then bury it again, you shouldn't have any problems with animals. I've built 4-5 large compost piles a year for the last 26 years, and I only had problems with rodents or raccoons a...