“A compost pile on the ground is the best way to go. A lot of times new composters will use above-ground compost turners, but I’ve only seen those work for people who are avid composters and really know what they’re doing”.– Oz Kupoglu,Down To Earth Composting “Make sure you...
Ok, so let’s start with those two answers. Both just mean you want to turn your organic material back into soil. The good news is that all organic material will turn back into soil through decomposition if you leave it outside. Pile up a bunch of leaves or a pile of bananas and it...
How to start your own compost pileROBERT H. SCHULER
To make the perfect compost pile, you need to use the right ingredients, put it in the right place, choose a suitable container, and more.
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 ...
Start a compost pile. Use organic seeds and plants when possible. Practice good garden sanitation. Rotate plant families every year. Use physical barriers and traps to thwart bad bugs—handpick offending insects when possible. Scout for problems daily. ...
To build a compost pile, start by clearing off a patch of ground. Choose a spot that’s away from trees or fast growing vines – the roots from these plants can infiltrate the compost pile and suck away nutrients. It’s also important to remove any weeds or seeds from the area – if...
Start a compost pile and learn how to tend it properly.It’s not nearly as hard as you think and worth it.Go hunting when hunting seasons are open for small game, large game, and birds.Then, take a percentage of the meat and practice making jerky....
Have you been thinking about how to start composting but haven’t actually done it yet? Now is the time. Composting is a great opportunity to increase your sustainability at home and put your food scraps to use in a variety of ways. Best of all, it’s quite easy to get started and ...
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...