Composting Works!
Composting is an effective and natural way to turn yard trimmings such as leaves and grass clippings into a beneficial soil conditioner for your lawn and garden. Using compost on your lawn and in your garden replenishes essential nutrients in the soil without using commercial fertilizers that can be potentially harmful to the environment.
Here are some guidelines to follow for effective composting:
- Use a compost Bin
- Place a mixture of leaves and grass clippings into your compost bin. A three-to-one mix of carbon to nitrogen materials works the best.
- Keep your compost pile moist throughout the year, especially when first adding materials.
- Turn your pile occasionally to aerate it, whether every week, every month, or just once or twice a year.
Composting DOs
Carbon-Rich (Brown) Materials
- Dry leaves
- Cotton rags
- Dryer and vacuum lint
- Sawdust
- Straw
- Wood Chips
Nitrogen-Rich (Green) Materials
- Plant trimmings
- Flowers
- Grass clippings
- Fresh hay
- Nut shells
Composting DON'Ts
- Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
- Coal or charcoal ash
- Diseased or insect-ridden plants
- Food wastes
- Pet wastes
Hi Barbara~ All of us should consider doing a compost. Thanks for sharing the Do's and Don'ts!
Hi Barbara my office is using this compost in the landscaping. Looks very good.
I use to have a compost bin, but the darn possums kept raiding it. Now I am too busy, see lot of excuses for me!
I like this very much