Composting can be a lot of fun
anyone, from avid gardeners to novices alike. But one of the misconstrued beliefs that arise when people think of composting is that it's the result of smelly garbage that hasn't been
perly disposed of, which in turn is a recipe
pests and all sorts of other trouble. This myth is exactly that, a myth! Contrary to popular belief, composting is an organic
cess that creates nutrient rich soil, popularly known as black gold, from leftover food scraps and yard waste. If done
perly, y
compost should not emit a foul odor, but rather a fresh, earthy smell.
To ensure that you will have a successful compost heap and experience, here are a few things to keep in mind bee you begin:
Assuming you live in a city or municipality that does not allow open compost heaps, go ahead and invest in a compost bin or compost tumbler. Having one place to add all y organic matter in to will make the composting cess much easier, and in most cases will keep the cess on a regularly consistent decomposing speed.
The next step is to start collecting organic matter to place into y compost bin. Food scraps such as cut up pieces of fruit rinds, cabbage leaves, vegetable stalks and coffee grounds make great composting. Coffee grounds are especially excellent the composting cess because they act as activators, which create heat y compost pile. Just remember to never add meat and dairy ducts, bones, fats and oils to y compost; these ducts won't decompose perly, smell foul after a couple hs, and attract pests. Yard waste such as non-diseased weeds and plants, grass clippings and leaves are essential y compost since they're rich in nitrogen.
To nip the blem of pests, rodents and other wildlife rummaging around in y compost right in the butt, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Generally, animals are attracted by the smell of meat, dairy ducts and fatty foods; adding these items is like giving an open invitation wildlife to invade y compost. In addition, you should always be sure to have a tight fitting lid on y bin or tumbler so that none of y compost is exposed.
If done correctly, y finished duct should smell earthy and not putrid. Once you have enough organic matter, it's time to add this rich, black gold into y garden's soil to long a fruitful life y garden. Remember, it's all a trial and error cess, so be sure to have fun!
