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1. 1 What Is Composting
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Composting is recycling your kitchen waste and lawn trimmings and turning them into a valuable resource for your garden or houseplants. This is done by speeding up the process that the materials you use to compost go through on their own – decomposition.
Compost is not soil. It is a common misconception that the end-result of composting is the dirt that you find in the ground. It is a substance that acts as a fertilizer (enriching the soil) to grow hardier and healthier plants.
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2. 10 Cold Or Hot Composting
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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 doesn’t take as much of a
commitment from you to upkeep or manage but it does take quite a bit longer to yield
results.
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3. 11 Seasonal Considerations For Composting
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Most composting is done in the spring and summer months. The reason is that heat is
such an important element to the process. Even though the compost process itself
generates heat, the warmth from the weather certainly helps everything along.
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4. 12 The Best Food For Your Compost Bin
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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 compost as they contain nitrogen – an
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5. 13 Non Edible Composting Items
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In addition to the acceptable food scraps you can use to compost there are many different
organic items you can add too. Some of the items on the list may surprise you while
others will be ones you have heard of before. Just remember, by composting these items
you are reducing the amount of waste that your home produces.
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6. 14 What Not To Compost
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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 good idea.
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7. 15 When Will Your Compost Be Ready
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Patience is needed when you compost. It can take anywhere from one month to one year
for your first batch of humus to be ready to use. It will depend on the size of your bin, if
you are using cold or hot composting, what you are putting into the compost and the
weather. Another factor to consider is what you will be using the finished product for.
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8. 16 Ongoing Care For Your Compost Pile
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Unless you are using a cold composting method, your compost pile is going to need
regular care and maintenance. You need to monitor it for any foul odors, heat generation,
and moisture levels. You will need to rotate or turn the material on a regular basis. You
should know when to stop adding materials and let the process finish. And the final step
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9. 17 Review Of Steps To Successful Composting
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The hot composting method (also known as fast or active composting) is the most
common as it yields desired results relatively quickly. It is also the best method to take
care of unwanted weeds as it will destroy the seeds during the heat phase.
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10. 18 Common Uses For Finished Compost
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Now that you have put in the work, waited the required amount of time and have your
finished compost material – what are you going to do with it? There are more uses than
just laying it down on your flower beds. Some are practical everyday uses and others are
more specialized.
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11. 19 Composting Problems
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There are five problems that can arise when you are composting. All of the issues are
relatively easy to troubleshoot and fix. During your routine monitoring of the pile keep a
look out for signs of a problem and try some of the suggested solutions listed below.
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12. 2 Who Should Compost
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As there are many uses for compost, you will find people with different interests and
occupations utilizing this environmentally friendly resource.
A homeowner can create a compost bin or pile to reduce the amount of trash they are
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13. 20 If Your Compost Pile Won't Heat Up
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Most of the concerns or problems that you will encounter with your compost pile are
minor and relatively easy to rectify. They involve rotating the pile more; adjusting the
material you are putting in; and layering enough brown food for the top layer. The issue
of your pile not heating up will require more investigation.
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14. 21 The Pros Of Composting Versus The Cons
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There are obviously downsides to composting or everyone would be utilizing this
resource instead of buying commercial fertilizers and other lawn care additives. The
downside is the time it takes to upkeep, the space to house a composting bin and the
amount of time before your first mature compost will be ready.
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15. 22 Creative Composting
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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.
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16. 23 Worms For Vermicomposting
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Now that you have decided vermicomposting is for you, you need to get some worms (a
lot of them). For a standard size composting bin you will need two pounds of worms for
every one pound of raw material you add. The earthworms you will need (known as red
wrigglers) do not go very deep underground so your pile or bin should be between 8-10
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17. 24 Store Bought Fertilizer Versus Mature Compost
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You may wonder what the different benefits are between fertilizer purchased from the
store and compost humus that you make at home. The aim of both is the same, to
improve the quality of your garden, lawn, and soil but there are differences too.
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18. 25 Misconceptions Surrounding Composting
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Composting can benefit your garden and the planet (when done on a large scale) in many
ways. A lot of people may shy away from composting because of some common myths
or misconceptions. Listed below are some of the most common untruths followed by the
real information.
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19. 3 The Benefits Of Composting
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Besides a free and nutrient rich fertilizer for your soil and plants there are many other
benefits to starting a compost in your yard. A few of the benefits of composting are listed
below.
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20. 4 Different Types Of Composting
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The most common way to compost organic material into usable fertilizer is to make use
of the naturally occurring microbes to use the material as food and energy. Other than
ensuring your pile has enough water, food, and air you can leave the rest of the job to the
ever helpful fungi and bacteria.
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21. 5 How To Choose A Composting Container
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22. 6 Building Your Own Compost Bin
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23. 7 Materials Needed To Start Composting
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24. 8 The Best Place For Your Composting Bin
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25. 9 Composting Precautions
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26. A Simplified Look At Composting
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27. Avoiding Composting Dangers
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28. Basic Guide To Composting
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29. Common Materials For Composting From Your Own Home
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30. Compost Smells This And Other Composting Myths
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31. Dynamic Composting Tips And Tricks
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32. Evaluating Commercially Available Composting Heaps
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33. Getting The Most Out Of Your Compost
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34. Getting To Know Your Composting Equipment
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35. Helping Nature By Composting
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36. How To Go Organic In Composting
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37. How To Succeed With Your Composting Venture
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38. Making Compost Getting Your Hands Dirty
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39. Making Your Uwn Compost Bin
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40. Steps To Composting
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41. Teach Composting To Kids
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42. The Big Deal On Industrial Composting Techniques
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43. The Dirt Paybacks Advantages Of Composting
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44. The Greens And Browns Of Composting
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45. The Low Down On Home Based Composting Processes
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46. The Pros Of Worm Composting
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47. To Compost Or Not To Compost
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48. Top Reasons For Composting
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49. What Makes Composting Worthwhile
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50. Wriggly Friends Help Make Compost
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