What is the easiest way to compost?
A holding unit or bin is the easiest way to compost. Can fruit waste be composted? Yes. With citrus, it is best to chop the rinds as much as possible to aid decomposition. Compost them like other food wastes. Should diseased materials be used to make compost? As a general rule, it would be best to not compost diseased plant materials because of the chance of re-infecting your garden. When is compost ready to use? When the pile returns to normal temperature and the organic material crumbles easily. At this point you should not be able to recognize the material that you put in the original pile. The composting process in the average pile takes about 6 to 8 months, though an ideally mixed and tended pile may take less than as 8 weeks to become compost. How can I use compost? Compost can be used to enrich the garden, to improve the soil around trees and shrubs, as a soil amendment for houseplants and when screened, as a part of seed-starting mix or lawn top dressing. Can I compost grass cl
