How to start a simple compost pile, what you can compost, and everything else you need to know to have a healthy compost pile as a beginner.
To speed up your compost you’ll want to make sure you have a pile that has a good ration of carbon heavy stuff (browns) like leaves, cardboard, paper, and sticks with nitrogen heavy stuff (greens) like food scraps. Why the mix? If you just have browns – like a stack of cardboar...
How to start your own compost pileROBERT H. SCHULER
A compost pile is easy to make and doesn’t require much space. In order to reach optimal temperatures, the pile should be at least 3 feet wide, 3 feet across, and 3 feet tall (one cubic yard). That is the minimum size to generate temperatures that can kill weeds and pathogens, but...
So, you want to begin composting your food scraps? Fantastic! There are only a few simple steps that lie between you and your composting dreams. Now, how do you get there? It’s as simple as: 1. Choosing your location 2. Finding your right bin ...
“For indoor compost, containers with lids that twist shut have worked well in my experience," she says. "They are easy to open and close while also keeping the scent contained."If you want to start a compost pile, choose an open area—you need at least 3 square feet of space—and ...
No need to mix it in well. Fold in a couple shovelfuls of garden soil rich in organic matter and let the natural process begin. (See moisture below.) 3. Remember a few simple chores. Taking care of a compost pile is extremely basic, but a wee bit of care makes a huge difference....
How Should You Begin: 1. Consider The Season It doesn't make a huge difference when it comes to indoor composting, but it certainly does when we’re talking about outdoor composting. My favorite time of composting is during fall. When there are lots of microbe-rich leaves available for ki...
If you have enough space outdoors, you don’t need a second container at all. You can create a compost pile right in your yard. Just choose a shady, dry corner of your yard; you can add material as you collect it and water as needed. Outdoor compost piles can take longer to generat...
Punch holes in the sides of the pile or push 1—to 2-foot lengths of hollow pipe into them to add air to the interior. Check the temperature of your hot composting pile with a thermometer. Credit: Alex_gor Your compost pile should start cooking within a week or so. Check the temperatu...