Find out how to build your own compost bin using old pallets, in this simple step-by-step project. From the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
What you need to start composting Compost bin Kitchen scraps Natural yard scraps, like leaves and grass clippings A pitchfork, shovel, or a garden tool to use for mixing and turning the pile of compost Step 1: Choose your method: Outdoor vs. indoor First, evaluate whether indoor or outdo...
The worms will start by eating in the bottom bin. Once they've made it all compost, they'll travel up to the top bin. That is when you harvest your compost from the bottom and put the newly empty bin on the top to start the process over again! What To Compost: Paper Tea bags Eg...
Pea trellis for dwarf peas does not have to be complicated to be effective. To provide support, you can use some 2-foot-high chicken wire or some sticks and string to make a frame. For taller varieties of snow peas, you’ll want to make sure your trellis is sturdy enough to hold the...
when composting, while piles can be almost unlimited in size. Both use the same principle of adding material to the compost “heap” (be it in a bin or a pile) and stirring it occasionally to keep it distributing so the central core of the compost heats up and does its composting magic...
Composting heaps don't work for everyone. Instead, build your own homemade compost bin with these easy step-by-step instructions. We’ll show you how to start composting the DIY way.
Cook the bacon for 10 to 20minutes or until it’s as crispy as you’d like. Remove the bacon from the ovenand transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Benefits of Cooking Bacon in the Oven First, you cancook for a crowd(and sometimes that crowd is just your immediate family). This ...
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO START A WORM BIN? A vermicomposting bin doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive to keep its residents well-fed and productive. All you need is a worm bin, bedding material, worms, food, and a drainage tray. ...
If you decide to start a compost bin, you can get these red wigglers from any of a number of places. Like night crawlers, they make a tasty meal for fish, and bait shops often carry them. These usually come packaged in small containers and at a relatively high price. It's better to...
What do I do if I need a larger compost bin liner? Unless you have a huge family or run a commercial kitchen, you may not need a large bag. If your bin overflows with wasted food,go here for some simple tips to help you reduce it(and save money!). Cut the amount of food waste...