Compost is not soil. Very often many individuals will think that the material made from the finish compost is the same as ground dirt. When done it will become natural fertilizer full of nutrients, enriching the soil, to grow hardier and healthier plants.

Prior to learning how to compost you will see that there can be decisions you will need to make, what size and what design of bin will meet your needs, what type of material is going inside the compost bin, and the location of your bin. However, no matter what you decide to set up this project, how you convert your waste into compost happens the same way. It is a breakdown of waste materials as they are digested by microbes, bacteria and fungi.

The microbes are the workers of the composting equation. In order for them to do a good job you will need to supply them with the right amount of water and air. Many folks will think that if they get a compost bin or make a pile it will give off a bad odor, this will only happen if there is not sufficient air going through the waste. Even if the waste does not get air, it will eventually break down, but it will be broken down by anaerobic microbes, these microbes do not need air. If you have noticed that your bin or pile has been giving off a bad smell, you can use a pitchfork to turn the material and let in more air and you can as well add more material that will aid in the flow of air. Wood chips or hay are good for this.

Composting is good for the environment and your garden, it eliminates the amount of waste you throw away and give the soil the nutrients it needs to produce lush healthy plants.

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