Simple Way To Make Your Own Compost At Home - Gardening Tips

Compost is disintegrated natural material that is delivered when microscopic organisms in soil separate waste and biodegradable ...

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🌱 Homemade compost improves plant growth by adding organic matter to the soil.

♻️ Compost requires a 50:50 mix of nitrogen-rich and carbon-rich materials.

🍃 Green materials like grass clippings provide nitrogen, while brown materials like woody stems provide carbon.

⚙️ Shredding or chopping materials into smaller pieces speeds up the composting process.

☀️ Place your compost bin on the soil to take advantage of worms and micro-organisms.

🔒 Adding chicken wire at the base of the bin prevents rodent intrusion.

🔄 Turning the compost occasionally with a garden fork aerates the pile and promotes bacterial activity.

💧 Moisture is important for composting, with the ideal moisture level being comparable to a wrung-out sponge.

🕒 The time it takes to produce compost depends on factors like pile size, materials used, and frequency of turning, with a 3 to 5-foot pile taking about 4 months.

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00:16 Homemade compost can improve plant growth and health by adding organic matter to the soil.

00:32 Good compost requires a 50:50 mix of nitrogen-rich materials (green) and carbon-rich materials (brown).

00:46 Shredding or chopping materials into smaller pieces speeds up the composting process.

01:06 Place compost bin directly on the soil to benefit from worms and microorganisms.

01:20 Add an equal mix of green and brown materials like grass clippings, fruit/veg peelings, paper, cardboard, etc.

01:51 Turn the compost pile occasionally with a garden fork to aerate it and mix the outside ingredients with the inside.

02:08 Waiting at least two weeks allows the center of the pile to heat up and increase bacterial activity.

02:18 Moisture should be comparable to the wetness of a wrung-out sponge.

02:44 Bacteria and microorganisms break down plant material into compost.

03:15 The time it takes to produce compost depends on factors like pile size, materials, surface area, and number of turns. A pile of 3 to 5 cubic feet can be ready in about 4 months.

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Q&A

What is compost and how does it benefit the garden?

Compost is organic matter that is added to the soil to improve plant growth and health. It helps to enrich the soil and provide nutrients for plants.

What materials are needed to make compost?

You will need a mix of nitrogen-rich materials (green) and carbon-rich materials (brown). Examples of green materials include grass clippings and fruit and veg peelings, while brown materials include woody stems and cardboard.

Where should I place my compost bin?

Place your compost bin in a sunny corner of the garden directly on the soil. This allows worms and micro-organisms to help speed up the composting process.

How do I speed up the composting process?

To speed up the composting process, you can shred or chop the materials into smaller pieces to increase the surface area. Turning the compost occasionally with a garden fork to aerate it and mixing the outside ingredients to the inside can also help.

How long does it take to make compost?

The time it takes to make compost can vary, but a pile that is between 3 feet cubed and 5 feet cubed can be ready in about 4 months, depending on the time of year.