Introduction

If you’ve ever wanted to start composting but didn’t know how, we have some great news for you: the process is about as simple as it gets. All you need is a little time and effort, and soon your garden will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables, both of which are grown using high-quality compost.

Let’s take a closer look at what exactly makes compost so great, how to get started on your own pile and more. Before you know it, your garden will get all the TLC that it needs.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SOIL AND YOUR GARDEN.

Soil is the medium in which plants grow. It provides a home for roots and helps them absorb nutrients and water. Soil is made up of organic matter, sand, silt and clay particles. It’s these components that determine how well your garden will perform year after year.

The most important thing to know about soil is that it changes over time as plants grow and die—this process is called decomposition. The organic matter breaks down into smaller particles as microorganisms break it down even further until it becomes part of the soil again! This cycle happens naturally without any intervention on our part but we can help speed up this process by adding mulch or compost to our beds in between plantings (or anytime really).

WHAT CAN AND CAN’T YOU COMPOST?

Composting is a great way to recycle your kitchen waste and create a nutrient-rich soil additive for your garden. But what can and can’t you compost?

Composting is the process of turning kitchen scraps into compost, which is then used as fertilizer for plants. It’s a natural process that essentially turns any organic material into soil. Composting at home isn’t difficult when you know what types of food scraps can be added to the pile (and what should be avoided).

WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR COMPOST PILE.

The location of your compost pile is crucial to its success. If you want to keep the pile in an outdoor space, you’ll want to make sure it’s protected from rain and wind, as well as animals, pests and debris. Rain can cause the decomposition process to slow down or stop altogether since wet organic material won’t break down nearly as fast as dry organic material will. Windy conditions can also cause problems with controlling moisture levels in your compost if they’re not managed properly—especially if you’re using a steeply sloped surface for your compost bin (like a hillside or embankment).

You’ll also want to be careful about where you put the pile so that it doesn’t attract unwanted attention from animals who might try digging through it looking for something tasty; rodents are especially notorious for doing this! A good idea would be putting up some fencing around the perimeter of your bin so that any creatures living nearby won’t be tempted by what’s inside yours.”

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR COMPOST PILE.

Now that you have a compost bin, or have decided to use a bin or tumbler and purchased one, it’s time to assemble your pile. You can do this in several ways depending on what type of container you have chosen:

• If you are using a traditional backyard compost pile, the easiest way to assemble it is by placing layers of green (nitrogen-rich) materials on the bottom then brown (carbon-rich) materials on top. This will help with drainage and allow air circulation through the composting process. It also makes for an easy removal of finished material at the end of the process!
• To make sure that everything is well mixed within your container/pile, try using something like an old hoe or shovel handle as a turning tool every couple days as needed until all materials are completely broken down into rich soil!

COMPOST MAINTENANCE.

The compost pile needs to be kept moist, but not soggy. You can water the pile from time to time if needed or add a layer of leaves or straw around the edges (about 2 inches) when you add material to the center. The leaves and straw will help keep moisture in and also provide air for aerobic bacteria. It’s important not to add meat, dairy products or fish because they will rot instead of composting naturally.

Composting can bring a lot of benefits to your home, but it also contributes to the environment as a whole.

Composting can bring a lot of benefits to your home, but it also contributes to the environment as a whole.

• Composting is a great way to reduce waste and create a healthy environment. Composting helps you reduce the amount of trash you produce, which can lead to less greenhouse gases in the atmosphere if those materials are sent to landfills for decomposition. In addition, composting helps you reduce food waste and fertilizer use—and by doing so, you could help protect our planet’s resources as well!

Conclusion

Composting is both a simple and a complex process. Once you understand what it’s about and how it works, it will become much easier. If you want to keep your garden healthy without using chemical fertilizers, composting can be an excellent option for you.