Composting Basics
Composting is an important part of sustainable gardening. It breaks down kitchen and yard waste, and it naturally adds nutrients and organic material back into your soil. Learn all the basics of composting, from how to start a compost pile, to maintaining it, to working it back into your garden.
Composting Basics
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Composting Fruit And Vegetable Waste – Should You Cut Up Compost Scraps
Should you cut up compost scraps? Shredding scraps for composting is a common practice, but you may have wondered if this practice is necessary or even effective. Click this article to find out more about composting fruit and vegetable waste.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Learn About Fast Ways To Compost: Tips On How To Make Compost Faster
Making kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost faster can be done with a few tips and some good practices. Let's learn how to make compost faster and have a good cycle of consistent plant material with the information found in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Reduce Food Waste In Landfills By Composting
Click here to learn how to reduce food waste in landfills by composting as well as info on what happens to food in landfills.
By Amy Grant
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In-Garden Composting Techniques And Tips
Click here to learn how to compost directly in the garden as well as some in-garden compost techniques.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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The Ultimate Guide To Composting For Beginners
Using compost for gardens is as popular these days as it was long ago. But what if you?re just getting started with compost? In this article, you will find the basics of composting for beginners and others, including how to start, what to use and more.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is Drunken Composting – How To Make Drunken Compost
More and more of us are composting, but the time it takes to turn into something usable may seem like an eternity. That’s where drunken composting comes into play. What is drunken composting? Yes, it has to do with beer – kind of. Learn about this compost accelerator here.
By Amy Grant
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Compost Bag DIY - Can You Make Compost In A Bag
Although you can find reusable composting sacks made from sturdy material, you can save a few bucks by making a bag of compost in a sturdy garbage bag. Read on for a basic compost bag DIY.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Make Compost In-Ground
Do you feel guilty throwing kitchen scraps in the trash? There’s a way to compost without big piles – burying it! Click to learn more.
By Laura Miller
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My Compost Is Too Hot: What To Do About Overheated Compost Piles
The optimum temperature for compost to process is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 C). In sunny hot climates where the pile hasn't been turned recently, higher temperatures can happen. Can compost get too hot? Find out here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Composting Structures: Learn About Turning Units For Composts
Turning units for compost need to have a way to mix the organic material. These may be barrel units or simple 3-bin units. Composting structures such as these can be built by even a novice as long as looks aren't important. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Keeping Compost Bins Clean: How To Clean A Compost Bin
Cleaning out compost bins is a dreaded chore for many, but it’s necessary. Whether it’s curbside or garden compost, the bins you use to collect and make compost must be cleaned to avoid odors and keep producing good, rich compost. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Balcony Composting Info – Can You Compost On A Balcony
Composting is a great way to reuse kitchen scraps. But can you compost on a balcony? The answer is yes, click here to learn how.
By Laura Miller
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Compost Spreading Tools For Farmers And Gardeners
Small garden or farm field, you’ll probably want to use a spreader at some point to distribute compost. Read about different kinds of equipment before you buy.
By Susan Albert
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How To Add Compost To Established Garden Beds
Adding compost is a key component to healthy soil for vegetables, flowers, fruits and lawns. Learn how and when to add it to your soil.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When And How To Harvest Compost
How do you harvest compost? Click the following to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Pit Composting In Gardens: Can You Dig Holes In Garden For Food Scraps
Many people compost in one way or another. What if you don?t have room for a compost pile or your municipality doesn?t have a composting program? Can you dig holes in the garden for food scraps? If so, how do you compost in a hole in the ground? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Why Are Vegetables Popping Up In Compost Pile?
Occasionally, errant veggies or other plants pop up in compost. While of no particular concern, some folks are a bit disquieted by this and wonder how to prevent seeds from sprouting in their compost. This article will help with that.
By Amy Grant