How Do You Start An Urban Compost Pile?
Living in an urban environment can pose some problems for the urban gardener. Most gardeners like to have a compost pile for readily-available soil improvement. It can be difficult to know where to begin to start an urban compost pile. Compost has often been mistaken for being smelly. In the experience of an urban composter who has maintained an urban compost pile for years, this is not the case. Maintaining the correct balance and choosing the right container are the keys to start an urban compost pile. Purchase or construct a container for holding compost. Choices for an urban compost pile include a compost tumbler, either purchased or constructed, a large trash can with a lid with holes drilled near the bottom, or a wooden square frame made from either purchased wood or wooden pallets. Begin collecting items to be composted. Good choices for an urban compost pile include plant-based kitchen scraps, like potato peels, coffee grounds, or corn shucks. Be sure to include torn up newspap
