Learn Composting With This 4 Step Informative Composting Guide
16.06.2023 - 09:19
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For thousands of years, gardeners have been using the rich nutrients found in organic matter to boost the health of their flower beds, shrubs, and lawns. At times, composting can be smelly, unsightly, and a bit of chore (especially in winter, when you have to run outside in your socks to compost kitchen scraps). However, if done correctly, the level of effort is minimal and the rewards rather delightful.
A lot of inexperienced gardeners are put off by the notion of composting because they don’t want food and garden debris rotting in a corner of their yard. Yet, this is easily rectified with the use of a special composting bin or container. These are very cheap to buy and create a dedicated, hygienic space for all of your valuable waste.
First things first; you need to allocate an area of your garden for composting and get yourself a suitable container. One of the best reasons to compost is because it does wonders for the health of the garden plants and your lawn. If combined with a high-quality lawn seed, you’ll have the best grass on the block in no time.
You can, essentially, create a compost bin or container from almost anything. The important points are that it must allow air to circulate and provide easy access to the compost once it is ready to be used. While ‘bin-less’ composting is just as effective, it can end up attracting all kinds of pests, so it is not advised, especially in small urban areas.
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Composting is a really inexpensive activity. You probably already have a suitable container lying around the house somewhere and everything else is non-essential. You probably do want a pair of thick gardening gloves for comfort, though, because handling compost is not always