Compost is referred to by those experienced in gardening as "black gold." Finished compost is a black nutrient-rich soil that is used to amend the regular soil in gardens to replace nutrients that plants are using as they grow. Compost material can be steeped in a bucket or barrel of water to also produce what is known as "compost tea" for use in watering your flowers, perennials or vegetable garden plants. It is much safer for your plants, and you, than synthetic fertilizers. Here are some tips on how to compost your vegetable scraps properly.
Pick a Spot for Your Compost Pile
You do not need a fancy plastic container to make compost. All you need is a spot in your yard that is out of the way to make a pile that you can turn over on a regular basis using a shovel or a garden fork. If you do try to contain or hide your compost pile, try to repurpose or recycle materials as it does not make sense to increase your carbon footprint when you are trying to take steps to be more earth friendly by making a compost pile.
Pick a Spot for Your Compost Pile
You do not need a fancy plastic container to make compost. All you need is a spot in your yard that is out of the way to make a pile that you can turn over on a regular basis using a shovel or a garden fork. If you do try to contain or hide your compost pile, try to repurpose or recycle materials as it does not make sense to increase your carbon footprint when you are trying to take steps to be more earth friendly by making a compost pile.
