When I first started composting on my own, I had tons of questions. I got hung up on what I was doing wrong instead of what I was doing right. Composting is a science and an art, so you’re not going to nail it on your first try. There is a lot to learn and it’s okay to...
Most of the time the answer is either that you want to be responsible and make sure our food waste doesn’t fill a landfill. Alternatively you may want to make sure you’re able to turn all your organic material back into rich soil for your garden. Ok, so let’s start with those tw...
Making Compost To start making compost, you need to first choose a site and then start adding your ingredients. Yifei Fang/Getty Images Making compost is pretty simple, once you get started: Choose a site for the compost pile. Choose a structure. Add the compost materials. Care for and...
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...
Reasons for making compost, the taboos, the types of compost, how they are made and what materials they carry as well as examples of collective composts.
How to Start Composting Compost is controlled decomposition of organic waste, and is easy to do at home with discards from everyday life. All you need is a good composter, and you can use it as a receptacle for those discards. A composter, also called a composting bin, is a closeable...
How to start your own compost pileROBERT H. SCHULER
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...
How To Start A Compost Pile What Should You Not Use as a Compost Starter? When it comes to supercharging your compost, it's just as important to know what not to add as a starter. Here are a couple of things to avoid: 1. Lime ...
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...