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To make compost, you have to put organic remains in your composting bin. Organic remains are things that came from a living organism. For example, if you had a bag of lettuce, but it started to go bad, you would put that in. The most important thing though, are worms. Worms help to decompose the organic remains.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoBy carrying out composting oneself or by obtaining it elsewhere is how one gets compost.
Specifically, compost is the end-result of the aerobic ("air-filled") breakdown of materials. It occurs naturally with the erosion of air, water, and wind against landforms. It results through human intervention when recyclable, reusable materials are allowed to break down naturally according to proper heating, lighting, ventilating, and watering procedures.
Compost therefore may be found in nature, on one's property, or through gardening-related businesses.
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∙ 9y agoIt is through its breakdown into its most basic form in an appropriately aerated, heated, and moisturized pile that food becomes compost. But the food must not be contaminated, greasy, milky, or oily, and it must be broken down into manageable, maneuverable small pieces.
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∙ 9y agoThe natural process of decomposition and the inputs of air, heat, light, micro-organisms, and moisture explain the "how" of organic materials becoming compost. Compost is dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich humus which is the end product of proper procedure by human-influenced means and of natural processes through Mother Nature-mediated organic breakdowns.
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∙ 6y agoThe natural process of decomposition and the inputs of air, heat, light, micro-organisms and moisture explain the "how" of organic materials becoming compost. Compost is dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich humus. It represents the end product of proper procedure by human-influenced means or of natural processes through Mother Nature-mediated organic breakdowns.
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∙ 12y agoThe best use of good compost is the mulching of established plants or as a mix in the soil of newly planted shrubs.
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Why do fungi and bacteria cause rotting to compost?
Fungi and Bacteria causes compost to rot because they are microbes...
Why should you bury dry leaves in pit instead of burning it?
Burning dry leaves causes air pollution.Instead we can make a compost pit and bury in it.
How long does decomposition motor oil take?
It depends on the concentration and the medium to which it is mixed with. Looks like if done properly, you can compost motor oil in less than a year. Plants would help in the process.
What do you think might happen to a strangler fig seeds that fell into the forks of a tree high in the canopy that had very little compost?
If they fall into forks of branches high in the canopy,which have very little compost ,they will not be able to survive as they use the water in the compost of the fork.
What do you call rubbish that rots away?
compost
What can you do with compost when it is done?
When the composting process is completed, compost can be used for gardening.
Should Compost be full of Bugs and Roaches?
Commercial compost should be sterile so if bought compost the answer is no.
What percent of new compost should be old compost?
There is no need to mix old and new compost. Old compost ,if ready, should be used on its own. New material will take time to rot down to compost.
Why should you compost?
Everyone should compost because it is a win for everyone. Composting is good for the environment. Plants that are fertilized with compost are given nutrients that regular soil does not contain.
How do you mulch with pine needles to lower the soil pH?
It depends on what you start with and how much to lower. It is a gradual process and should be done on a compost pile.
What do you do with marigolds after they are done for the season?
Pull them out and put the on the compost heap.
What should be done weekly to manage your compost pile?
Give it a good stirring, adding dry leafs if it is too wet. Keep adding ( vegetable matter ) to it !
Why would a compost pile reduce in temperature?
Compost goes through cycles of heating and cooling. When your compost cools down, stir it and it should start heating up again.
Should you put milk in the compost pile?
No, milk should not be put in the compost pile.Specifically, the drink can be grouped with dairy products. Dairy products emit unpleasant odors as they decompose. The liquid and the smell may attract wildlife to the compost pile.
Can you top dress tomato plants with compost?
Yes! Edited answer: Compost is used as a manure before sowing of the crop and top dressing is done with nitrogenous fertilizers like urea etc. Hence top dressing of tomato plants with compost is uncalled for.
What should you do if potatoes sprout in the compost heap?
You either turn them over so they compost or you let them grow and use them. It is better to remove potatoes from your compost heap turning them over will make no difference.
What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
