A natural process that converts organic, biodegradable material into a dark, rich soil amendment with beneficial microorganisms and nutrients that can contribute to the health of your soil.
Composting isn't difficult. To get started you need fruit and vegetable scraps and a place to make a pile.
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Layer the two basic categories of ingredients: green ones (nitrogen-rich materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps; pulp from juicing) and brown ones (carbon-rich materials like dry, brown leaves or mulch). Too much of either one will impede decomposition.
Green plus brown equals black gold.
Greens (nitrogen-rich materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps; pulp from juicing)
If your compost smells foul it may be one of the following:
The point at which the compost is ready varies depending on how the compost will be used. In general, compost is ready when it's dark and crumbly and has a pleasant, earthy, soil-like smell to it.
A well managed compost pile should only attract the occasional curious rodent or animal. If this has become a serious problem it is likely that meat, fish, animal fats, vegetable fats or food cooked in vegetable fats have been added to the pile/system.
A possible solution is to move the materials into a closed bin such as a wooden/plastic bin with a locking breathable lid and separate open style bins for garden waste. Wire mesh can be added to the bottom of the bin to prevent creatures from digging their way in.
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