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How to Choose a Composting Container

There are many sizes, shapes, and styles of composting bins to choose from. You can make one yourself or opt for not using one at all and create a compost pile or heap. A compost tumbler is a cylindrical shape much like a drum laid on its side. It can be turned on a base [...]

A Simplified Look at Composting

That of course is the general idea behind this article. Theres a lot of materials out there about composting and compost and the last thing you need is another one that explains the technical aspect of the process and the scientific basis behind the importance of using composts. Although, Im not denying the fact that [...]

Cold or Hot Composting

The heat that is generated from the breaking down of organic matter into compost is known as hot composting. There is also cold composting, it doesnt take as much of a commitment from you to upkeep or manage but it does take quite a bit longer to yield results. Hot (or active) composting uses microbes [...]

The Pros of Worm Composting

The old “Eeeeeeew!” may well become one of the solutions to environmental problems and lack of nutrition in the soil. Scientists have tested this in the laboratory and have now approved of this new technique to composting: worm composting. Particularly, the red worm variety are the ones capable of doing this new feat. Finally, they [...]

The Best Food for your Compost Bin

There are some rules to learn and follow about what you can put into your compost bin in order to keep your pile healthy and working properly. The most widespread organic material that you will add to your compost will be kitchen scraps. The kitchen scraps are considered green food that you feed to your [...]

Wriggly Friends Help Make Compost

Have you ever heard of worm composting? I know about composting. I have a small composting pile brewing in my backyard. However, the first time Ive heard of worm composting, I have to ask (embarrassingly I might add) twice if the person was not joking. When I got home, I searched the web and found [...]

What not to Compost

There are many things you can use to make a good compost humus (which is what the final product is called). There are also quite a few items that should never go into your compost bin. Listed below are many of the materials you should not try to compost and why it is not a [...]

Avoiding Composting Dangers

If you are engaged in any composting activity of sorts, you might find yourself encountering certain dangers. Composting is an activity that leads one closer to nature. But then, disasters can happen even on the road paved with good intentions. There are imminent dangers However, these dangers can be avoided by a few techniques from [...]

Creative Composting

If you do not have a large backyard or live in an apartment but still want to compost, there are options available. You can still compost easily and conveniently. Some options include composting on a balcony, in your garage, or even under your kitchen sink. The best way to compost in a small space or [...]

Getting the Most Out of Your Compost

After a couple of months taking care of your compost pile, turning over the pile every now and then, warding off insects and pests, and keeping the pile damp, it is only natural (and you should do so) to get the most out of your compost. And this means using the compost wisely and effectively. [...]