“I wish someone had told me to start as simple as possible. Figure out one method at a time and add others as you need and have time for them.” –Janet Schofield, Texas A&M Extension “A compost pile on the ground is the best way to go. A lot of times new composters will us...
You have to make sure your compost pile gets: Plenty of air: Turn it every four to seven days, especially at first. Adequate water: It should be moist, but not soaking wet; give it a spray weekly. Proper mix of carbon to nitrogen: the ratio should be about 30:1. Small pieces: ...
“For indoor compost, containers with lids that twist shut have worked well in my experience," she says. "They are easy to open and close while also keeping the scent contained."If you want to start a compost pile, choose an open area—you need at least 3 square feet of space—and ...
How to start your own compost pileROBERT H. SCHULER
First, let me start by repeating it here – composting is way easier than you think! 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 ...
We talked to compost experts, to figure out everything you need to know to turn your food scraps into dirt.
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...
Punch holes in the sides of the pile or push 1—to 2-foot lengths of hollow pipe into them to add air to the interior. Check the temperature of your hot composting pile with a thermometer. Credit: Alex_gor Your compost pile should start cooking within a week or so. Check the temperatu...
Patience is key to making compost, especially at the start! You’ll need to feed, turn, and maintain your pile for at least 1 year before you see results. Composting at home: what you need to know Composting is the process by which organic materials – such as fruit, peels, and more...
Here are some pretty nifty tips to have the most successful compost pile: Start on bare earth.This allows organisms from the ground (like worms and bacteria) to access the soil and begin doing their part of the process. Shred your leaves.Shredding results in premium mulch that is much easie...