Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Compost Is The Natural Way

Worms naturally find a home in compost bins. The worms will migrate to the new bedding and you can harvest the compost. The nutrients attain a source for the soil organisms and compost is the best all around. If you add tea bags, the worms will chew up the porous paper in no time, but take off the tea bag tag with the little metal tab. The uses for this material are timeless. And if you get the hang of it you'll be able to dispose most of your organic waste, even the meat scraps. Read more here...

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Local Garden Centers Can Help With Your Compost

You shall buy compost or make your own with a few cheap components. You can start at your local garden center to purchase compost bins. First process to do when starting out is to find a place in your garden for your own compost bin. Be sure to nail it to the pallets only on the back and two sides not the front. It is also a good idea to place a large stick at the center of the heap while you create it. And if you find you have problems with excess water, then add holes to the bottom for drainage. Read more here...

Friday, August 18, 2006

Leaves Help Fill Compost Bins

Run your own leaves through a 3 1/2 horse power leaf shredder since shredded leaves compost much more quickly. They must stay moist and out of direct heat or light. It is also a wonderful idea to place a large stick at the center of the stack while you build it. In some climates and when there is clayey soil that holds moisture well gardeners can dry-farm their compost bins. Read more here...

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Compost Starts In Your Yard

Compost is made of many things that can be found around your home. It is made of dead plant matter: leaves, grass clippings, twigs, and rotten fruits and vegetables. And when you have a garden, then you have room for a compost pile. You can buy a commercial compost bin, but many municipalities give them away to residents. When that bin is full, you can begin using a second bin. Read more here...