Food scraps and trimmings left over from preparing meals are saved in a small, lidded tub or bucket that’s kept on the countertop. And while there are a wide variety of scraps that can be composted, you can’t use everything. Here’s a list of kitchen scraps that make great compost:...
Large autumn leaves compost best when they’re shredded prior to composting. Some gardeners will use a mulching lawnmower to shred a thin layer of leaves while cutting the grass. The mulched-up leaves and grass clippings make a well-balanced mix of compostables. Leaf vacuums can also be used...
if you have a lot of carbon-rich yard waste and not enough nitrogen-rich food waste, it could mess up the ratio (we’ll get to that in a minute), making it harder for it to compost.
for you. Although you can make finished compost faster with hot methods, it takes more work to carefully mix the write ratio of carbon and nitrogen rich materials, and making sure there’s enough water and moisture for optimal break down. Most people don’t want to go to all this trouble...
A compost bin is not required. But, it will keep the pile organized, and will also make it easier to turn.Free Compost Bin Plans. If you have any particularly large pieces, it’s best to first chop or shred them into smaller pieces. If you’re using tree trimmings, for example, don...
You can either buy potting mix specially blended for cuttings or make your own. The mix should be soil-less and made with materials such as compost, potting mix, and drainage materials. As an ecological gardener, I try to use materials that aren’t damaging to the environment. That means ...
Learn how to grow a goji berry tree in your garden. I explain how long it takes to grow goji berries from seed and young plants. What are the health benefits of goji berries. Step-by-step instructions with videos and my own photos.
This is because it’s likely that you will have more grass cuttings and leaves to go into your compost pile. In addition, the earth is going to be warm and wet. This allows those vital creatures to come up from the ground and work their magic on the materials inside the compost. ...
Want to know how to make grass greener? It’s a simple process and here we take you through what to do step-by-step.
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...