The most common location for a compost pile or bin is in close proximity to your kitchen or garden.
You want it in a convenient location to make it easy and second nature to bring your food scraps or garden waste to the composter.
If you have a large yard, the yard waste [...]
Most of the concerns or problems that you will encounter with your compost pile are minor and relatively easy to rectify.
They involve rotating the pile more; adjusting the material you are putting in; and layering enough brown food for the top layer.
The issue of your pile not heating up will require [...]
The heat that is generated from the breaking down of organic matter into compost is known as hot composting.
There is also cold composting, it doesnt take as much of a commitment from you to upkeep or manage but it does take quite a bit longer to yield results.
Hot (or active) composting uses microbes [...]
You may wonder what the different benefits are between fertilizer purchased from the store and compost humus that you make at home.
The aim of both is the same, to improve the quality of your garden, lawn, and soil but there are differences too.
Many fertilizers that you purchase at your garden center contain artificial [...]
As there are many uses for compost, you will find people with different interests and occupations utilizing this environmentally friendly resource.
A homeowner can create a compost bin or pile to reduce the amount of trash they are throwing away.
As an added benefit they are creating a fertilizer for their house plants or garden [...]
As there are many uses for compost, you will find people with different interests and occupations utilizing this environmentally friendly resource.
A homeowner can create a compost bin or pile to reduce the amount of trash they are throwing away.
As an added benefit they are creating a fertilizer for their house plants or garden [...]
The most common location for a compost pile or bin is in close proximity to your kitchen or garden.
You want it in a convenient location to make it easy and second nature to bring your food scraps or garden waste to the composter.
If you have a large yard, the yard waste [...]
If you do not have a large backyard or live in an apartment but still want to compost, there are options available.
You can still compost easily and conveniently.
Some options include composting on a balcony, in your garage, or even under your kitchen sink.
The best way to compost in a small space [...]
The hot composting method (also known as fast or active composting) is the most common as it yields desired results relatively quickly.
It is also the best method to take care of unwanted weeds as it will destroy the seeds during the heat phase.
After you have picked a level site for your composting bin, [...]
Unless you are using a cold composting method, your compost pile is going to need regular care and maintenance.
You need to monitor it for any foul odors, heat generation, and moisture levels.
You will need to rotate or turn the material on a regular basis.
You should know when to stop [...]
