The most effective way to produce rich garden compost is to create a hot, or active, compost pile. It’s called “hot” because it can reach an internal temperature of up to 160°F (71°C) and “active” because it destroys—essentially by cooking—weed seeds and disease-causing organism...
There are a lot of ways to use your compost even if you don't have a garden! You can use it as fertilizer for potted houseplants, give it as a gift, or even just sprinkle it across your lawn. Whatever you choose to do with it, you can be proud that your food waste is being up...
Incorporate it into your garden beds or sprinkle it on top. Remember, compost is not a replacement for your soil, but rather acts as a natural fertilizer to nurture your soil and plants, so add it a couple of times a year for best results. ...
To kickstart compost, balance ‘green’ materials (like kitchen scraps and grass clippings) with ‘brown’ materials (such as dry leaves and cardboard). Introduce a compost starter or activator, like well-rotted manure or garden soil, to supply beneficial microbes. Regularly turn the pile to ...
Use your piles of organic material to create alternating layers of brown and green waste. Sticks and split logs are important for building the pile because they will provide support and hold everything together. Use twigs in the compost pile the same way that you would use them to build a ...
I imagine I first heard the word “compost” about 40 years ago. Since then, the concepts represented by those words have become hopelessly complex and even ambiguous as more people search for answers to how to make compost.
Why is Composting Good? There are many reasons maintaining a home compost pile will benefit your home and family. Composting gives you the opportunity to use all your kitchen scraps to your advantage. It will lessen the amount of food that goes to waste in landfills and other waste sites. ...
Easy and Customizable:Building a compost bin can be straightforward and tailored to fit your specific gardening needs. Whether you have a small patio or a large backyard, there's a compost bin design that's right for you. Educational:For families, constructing a compost bin can be a fun, ...
If you’ve ever tried to learn how to compost you may have found it overwhelming! I know I did – until I fully wrapped my head around what was going on. Here’s why. Everyone seems to have a different theory as to what you need to make good compost. Heck – even for our article...
Mix everything together in a compost heap, bin, or tumbler. Add water and air on a regular basis. Despite the steps being rather simple, there are quite a few questions that can arise during composting. Whenever doubts arise, its reassuring to remember that organic materials will all eventual...