Which old fruits are best to feed the wildlife in your neighborhood? Windfall apples, pears, plums and acorns will provide nourishment to deer, birds and rodents. Earlier in the year, blackberries, raspberries , blackcurrant, and other berry-producing plants will definitely prove to be an irresistible attraction to resident wildlife. County extension services and wildlife groups recommend planting at least one nut producing shrub or tree if you have space. One mature oak can produce up to a thousand acorns a year and can mean the difference between death and survival for some animals. Persimmon fruit is prized by deer, and pear and crabapple trees both produce fruit which keeps well even after falling from the tree. Both deer and smaller mammals will snack happily on mulberry fruit or grapevines.

So the next time you start to toss a half-eaten apple in the trash, take it down to the bottom of your garden to feed a visitor instead.

Procedure:
1. Decide where you want your compost. Dig a hole that is 2 to 3 feet deep as well as wide.
2. Cut off the bottom of the plastic garbage can. Place the garbage can into the hole.
3. Fill the compost with garbage. Brown garbage such as leaves and newspaper and a green layer consisting of fruit and vegetable scraps as well as coffee grounds.
4. Water the compost and place the lid. Continue to mix the compost weekly.
5. Once compost is dry it can be used for gardening.

Making compost is really easy and can really improve your garden. For those of you who live a green lifestyle and want to do all you can for the environment, make a compost. It is easy to do and is a cheap way to make something that will help your plants grow.

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, compost can be created at home by building a compost bin, adding kitchen scraps and then waiting six months to a year for it to transform. This is not always doable for many people and can be time consuming. It also takes practice to get everything just right.

The alternative is to buy pre-made compost. Many garden and landscaping stores sell this buy the bag. However, a number of online dealers allow you to buy it through the Internet, without needing to leave the comfort of your home.

All the major home building and garden chain stores that sell online will likely have compost too. Another option is smaller business websites. For example, organic garden supply websites provide high-quality compost made without any potential toxins. Many allow you to buy in bulk as well, saving you money if you need a lot of compost to get started.

Old vegetation can be recycled to winterize you perennials. You can use pretty much any vegetation, grass, annuals, perennial trimmings, pine needles, tree leaves, and even straw, but avoid hay! Remove any seed heads to avoid unwanted seedlings sprouting when using that vegetation as mulch.

Wait to cover your plants or roots until after the ground starts to freeze. If you cover them too soon rodents will find your winterizing efforts to be a comfy home and the plants you are trying to protect, a feeding ground. Again, caution, do not allow seed heads in areas you don’t want them sprouting.

Also, avoid using any diseased or insect-infected vegetation. For example, do not use vegetation such as annuals, that have powdery mildew. These plants will look like they have a greyish powdery mold on them and should be discarded and burned.