HOW NOT To Compost
Here is HOW NOT to Compost
- #1. Put the bin too far away
#2. Make the bin too small
#3. Put in large sticks and branches
#4. Toss oils, fats, meats, and milk on the top of the pile
#5. Let it get soaked with rain
#6. Bake in the sun
#7. Put in spilled dog food
#8. Have no way to get the compost out of the bin
#9. Put a lid on top that’s too heavy to move
#10. Never, ever, EVER turn it
#11. Keep adding more until it’s packed full
#12. Harvesting it before it’s done “cooking”
#13. Put in glossy paper
#14. Accidentally dump your spoons in with the kitchen waste
#15. Chuck in the seedy weeds you kept meaning to pull
#16. Assume the blackberry plants are dead before you put them in (those demons can root ANYWHERE
How to Make Compost Fast
Two Basic Classes of Ingredients
#1. Carbon Suppliers
- Carbon suppliers are materials added to the compost pile in a non-living state. They’re usually brown in color and have low moisture content. Carbon suppliers include fall leaves, straw, hay, shredded newspaper, small amounts of sawdust, chopped corn stalks and cobs, and shredded cardboard.
#2. Nitrogen Suppliers
- Nitrogen suppliers are those ingredients used in a fresh state. Suppliers are often green in color (except in the case of manures) and have high moisture content. Because they contain many sugars and starches, they’re quick to decompose. Good nitrogen suppliers include untreated grass clippings, plant trimmings, farm animal manures (but not dog or cat waste), kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, rinsed seaweed, and other plant material. Properly made compost piles have the right ratio of ingredients.
12 CREATIVE DIY COMPOST BIN IDEAS
If you are a gardener, chances are you have thought about starting a compost bin. Not only is it great for the planet, but learning how to start composting can help you create “garden gold”. You can transform your soil into a healthier home for all your plants! Check out the link above to get the “12 Creative DIY Compost Bin Ideas”.
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