At A GlanceIf your compost bin is too wet, it can hinder the composting process and lead to odor issues. To rectify this, add more “brown” materials like dry leaves, straw, or shredded newspaper to absorb excess moisture. Regularly turn the compost to aerate the material and allow moisture to evaporate. Ensure your compost bin …
As the colder months approach, many gardeners may wonder how to maintain their composting efforts during winter. Contrary to popular belief, it is entirely possible to continue composting even when the temperature drops, and doing so can provide numerous benefits for your garden come springtime. Preparation and understanding of what can still be composted in …
I was doing some scientific research for an article I was writing about maggots in your compost when someone on the Composting Subreddit commented “…I just throw whole eggs into my compost, cover them with some leaves, and pee on the whole thing.” Dude on Reddit Wait, you pee on your compost? That was a …
You can use many materials for mulching, but you have to buy most. Over time, this can be a costly endeavor, especially if you have a large piece of land. Fortunately, there is always an abundance of pine cones year-round, regardless of whether you have pine trees on your property or not. The question is, …
When I first got a compost tumbler I checked on it every single day. Sometimes multiple times per day. It didn’t take long until I came to the conclusion that composting is just like baking cookies: nothing happens while you’re watching. However, if your compost isn’t breaking down (or isn’t breaking down as fast as …
I have a problem. When I start shopping for something, I keep looking at the next size up, the next price point, and the next quality level instead of sticking to my original plan. For example, when I started shopping for compost tumblers, I first saw FCMP’s 37 Gallon Tumbler (the most popular backyard tumbler …
Maggots are disgusting. They exist in the filthiest places, feast on dead and rotting flesh (mostly corpses of course), and carry disease and death everywhere they go. At least that’s the view that every city-dwelling American seems to have. In many cultures maggots are far from something to be disgusted by. In fact, many places …
The red wriggler worm is a composting wonder, and you can typically find them in your pile of well-rotted manure (especially if you put them there). Red wrigglers are also one of the most common types of worms found in vermicomposting bins. You might have even seen them wiggling around on top of moist soil …
Vermicomposting is the mechanism of using worms in a compost bin to help to speed up the conversion of organic waste material to usable, nutrient-rich compost. There are several criteria you need to consider when first setting up a compost bin that you want to use to house worms to assist with the decomposition of …
Your compost bin is one of the most ecologically diverse locations that you will have in your entire home, with many people not always realizing just how amazing it is. When you start working with your compost bin, if it is outside somewhere, you need to be aware of what is happening. Part of this …