Cold composting, which is also calledpassive composting, is the slower method. It breaks down organic matter slowly over a year or two, allowing it to decompose with little effort or intervention. You’ll basically let nature run its course – all you have to do is add a mix of brown an...
Proper mix of carbon to nitrogen: the ratio should be about 30:1. Small pieces: Break big chunks up, as smaller particles will break down faster. Why Compost? The major goal of composting is to reduce the amount of solid waste you generate and keep it out of the municipal landfills, wh...
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 ...
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...
How do I start composting? First, you'll need a place to compost. We recommend getting acompost binfor all of your scraps. If you live in an area with a backyard, you can also opt to section off a piece of your yard for a compost pile. ...
Composting in the winter is a great way to prepare for spring and summer gardening. Particularly for new gardeners, you want to set yourself up for success by preparing ahead of time as much as possible. If you start improving the quality of your soil now, then you’ll have a much more...
How to start outdoor composting If you want to make compost, there are some things to know. The EPA website says all composting requires three basic ingredients: 1. Brown material -- such as dead leaves and tress branches 2. Green material -- such as grass cuttings and vegetable waste 3...
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 ...
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When to Compost Composting schedules often differ due to regional weather conditions. If you suffer cold winters in your area, you are going to want to start your pile in the spring. However, If you have a very large pile, it is possible to create warm enough conditions for the heat lovi...