Have you ever wondered what all that green stuff is? It’s your garden’s fertilizer. Composting is the process of breaking down food scraps into a rich, nutrient-rich soil amendment. This is a great way to use your kitchen scraps.
The most important thing to remember when starting a compost pile is to have enough room. You want to have a place where you can pile it up and let it decompose without running out of room. If you don’t have enough room, you will have to add more scraps. And if you don’t have enough scraps, then you won’t be able to make enough compost.
You also need to consider how much water you will be able to give your compost pile. Water is needed to keep the decomposition going. Without it, your pile will start to smell bad and turn brown. So it is very important to keep your compost pile well watered.
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If you have a large garden, you may want to consider building a compost bin. Building a compost bin will allow you to separate the scraps from your other yard waste and help keep them away from animals and pests. The bin will also protect your compost from the elements. A good rule of thumb is to have one bin per 100 square feet of garden space.
Now that you know what you are composting, you can get started. Here are some tips to help you get started:
1. Start by separating your food scraps into smaller pieces. For example, you can separate your food scraps into egg shells, apple cores, potato peels, etc.
2. Make sure you have plenty of space for your pile.
3. Keep your compost pile moist.
4. Use the compost as soon as possible.
5. Rotate your compost piles every two or three weeks.
6. If you have an established garden, you may not have to rotate your compost.
7. Remember, this is not an instant process. It will take time.
8. Don’t forget to add leaves and grass clippings. They will help speed up the decomposition process.
9. Be patient.
10. Enjoy the process!
