How Do You Make Compost The Easy Way?
All gardens–whether ornamental or vegetable–need the proper balance of nutrients in the soil to thrive. Plants constantly strip the soil of these nutrients, so for a show-stopping yard or garden, a regular feeding is required. Skip the expensive chemical fertilizers and create your own with composted waste from your kitchen and yard clippings. Not only is it less expensive, but it also helps the environment by keeping useful waste out of rotting garbage bags in landfills. Start your compost pile on bare earth if possible (this allows for worms and other “helpers” to enter your pile). If you’re using a spinner composter or creating a small, portable one out of plastic containers, add worms to help the process along. Use a layer of branches or straw to help the initial drainage. Alternate layering dry ingredients (straw, leaves, grass clippings) with moist (vegetable and fruit scraps, tea bags, coffee grinds). Add a layer of brown material—manure or garden soil—to help activate the
