Exactly what is composting?
The
mixing of decaying organic matter from leaves, grass
clippings, manure, fruit/vegetable peelings and numerous
other sources to provide a rich combination of nutrients
for soils.
Composting is an excellent method for farmers and
gardeners to recycle material from farmlands and gardens
to enrich soils and simultaneously reduce the amount
of material sent to local landfills.
Organic compost is ideal for use in both flower and
vegetable gardens, especially during the spring and
fall months. When processed correctly, compost can
be added to your garden and pots to be used as topsoil.
Did you know that almost up to 30% of what goes into
landfills is actually raw materials, which could easily
be combined to form organic rich compost for use on
farms and home gardens?
It’s
amazing to see how many people dump literally millions
of tons of raw materials, which could otherwise be
used for composting.
Despite this fact, many consumers are becoming aware
of some simple steps they can follow to make the composting
process easy with minimal time and effort.
Once learned, composting can reap significant benefits
for consumers without having to purchase processed
fertilizers, which usually lack a complete set of
plant nutrients essential for optimal growth.
Think about this for one moment? If you have just
a few trees, plants and shrubs around your home, you
have all the ingredients you need to make nutrient
rich compost for pennies on the dollar.
Forget
about going out and purchasing bags of manure. Over
a period time using excess manure will create pH levels
in soils which become to acidic, and can destroy both
plants and micro nutrients in the soil.
You’re far better off to become a do-it-yourselfer
and create your own home made dark, odorless, nutrient
rich compost.
Composting
Process in 4 easy steps >>>
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