Making and Using Compost
Organic gardeners know that compost is a necessary part of a healthy garden. There are different ways of making compost, and several ways to use it in the garden.
Home Composting Methods
So you want to compost, but you don't know where to start? Or you have limitations to deal with, such as a lack of space or neighbors that just don't understand. No matter what your composting needs are, there is a solution out there that will work for you. Here are several easy options for home composting.
So you want to compost, but you don't know where to start? Or you have limitations to deal with, such as a lack of space or neighbors that just don't understand. No matter what your composting needs are, there is a solution out there that will work for you. Here are several easy options for home composting.
Vermicomposting: How to Set Up a Worm Bin
This article shows, step by step, how to set up a vermicomposting, or worm, bin. It explains everything from selecting a bin size, to using the right types of worms and how to prepare the bedding.
This article shows, step by step, how to set up a vermicomposting, or worm, bin. It explains everything from selecting a bin size, to using the right types of worms and how to prepare the bedding.
How To Make a Compost Bin from a Plastic Storage Container
Here is a solution for anyone who wants to make compost, but doesn't have much space. You can make a simple compost bin out of a plastic storage container.
Here is a solution for anyone who wants to make compost, but doesn't have much space. You can make a simple compost bin out of a plastic storage container.
Make a Simple Compost Bin with Wire Fencing
You do not have to make elaborate structures to have a productive compost pile. This compost bin, made from wire fencing, is so easy to make, you'll be able to make a new one whenever you have a surplus of materials to compost.
You do not have to make elaborate structures to have a productive compost pile. This compost bin, made from wire fencing, is so easy to make, you'll be able to make a new one whenever you have a surplus of materials to compost.
Composting in Small Spaces
If you don't have the space for a compost pile, you can still put those kitchen scraps and yard waste to use in a trash can composter.
If you don't have the space for a compost pile, you can still put those kitchen scraps and yard waste to use in a trash can composter.
Making and Using Leaf Mold
Leaf mold is a free, easy to make soil amendment. Here are tips and instructions for how to make it, as well as suggestions for how to use it in your garden.
Leaf mold is a free, easy to make soil amendment. Here are tips and instructions for how to make it, as well as suggestions for how to use it in your garden.
Composting Myths: The Truth Behind Common Composting Myths
There are many misconceptions about composting, from the notion that compost piles stink to the idea that any kind of kitchen waste is safe to compost. This article from About.com Green Living guide Courtney Curtis breaks these myths, providing the truth about composting.
There are many misconceptions about composting, from the notion that compost piles stink to the idea that any kind of kitchen waste is safe to compost. This article from About.com Green Living guide Courtney Curtis breaks these myths, providing the truth about composting.
Video: How To Compost
This video explains the basics of composting and touches on a couple of different compost methods.
This video explains the basics of composting and touches on a couple of different compost methods.