I've been reading this article about compost. It's really informative so I'd like to pass on the information. I've been wanting to make a compost bin for the longest time. So, here's what I've learned...
What is compost?
A combination of kitchen scraps (fruits and vegetables), yard scraps (grass clippings, dead leaves, etc.), eggshells, coffee grounds, etc.
When made properly, it provides the right amount of Carbon and Nitrogen.
High Carbon materials are as follows:
Corncobs and Stalks
Paper
Pine needles
Dry leaves
High Nitrogen materials are as follows:
Coffee grounds
Eggshells
Fruit and Vegetable scraps
Grass clippings
Fresh leaves
Rotted manure
In the vegetable garden. Amend soil each spring with a layer of compost. You can gently mix it into the top few inches of soil, or mulch around individual plants or rows. In fall, as you remove spent crops, loosen soil and mix in a 3" to 4" deep layer of compost. Then cover bare soil with shredded leaves or straw. The soil will be refreshed for spring planting.
Now, how to make a compost bin similar to the one pictured above. (See link below)
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