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The Secrets To Successful Winter Composting

 

Tips to keep the compost pile up and running even on sub-zero temperatures

There’s no need to put the composting on hold because of the low temperatures. It’s true that a successful compost pile is going only when there’s warmth, but there are ways to help it do its magic.

So, instead of dumping your entire household waste to a local facility, you can follow a few very simple practices. You can keep your entire compost pile just the same way as during the warm months.

The following advice is very simple, but the pile requires attention now and then and a little more care.

It does require warmth and you’ll learn how to make sure the temperatures don’t drop too much in the compost pile.

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Compost Problems: How To Handle Them Like A Pro

 

Learn the best tricks when it comes to managing your compost pile

Compost doesn’t naturally turn itself into a soil-friendly matter. It needs specific conditions in order to kickstart the decomposting processes.

If one or two of these conditions aren’t met, you run the risk of spoiling your compost and turning it into a slimy heap of smelly garbage. If you don’t turn the process back into a healthy decomposition, you may lose the organic matter and it may not be usable any more.

This is exactly why you need to know the pitfalls and potential problems accompanying the process of composting.

These problems are very common and can happen even to the most experienced gardeners. After all, the compost pile is outside, and sometimes even the weather conditions may be against us. But there’s no reason to despair.

Just learn what to look for and how to quickly reverse the bad process into a healthy one.

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Indoors Composting: Possible Thanks To These Worms

 

If you never thought it’s possible, we’re here to share the good news

How many gardeners consider composting anywhere different than outside? Well, that’s the common practice and common sense. It tells us that the mess that a compost heap is, wouldn’t fit nicely indoors.

It turns out, many of us miss an amazing opportunity. Indoor composting is just as easy as outdoor composting, only, it’s inside.

If you position it strategically in your house, you’ll hardly notice it. Of course, a compost pile doesn’t work if the required conditions aren’t there. That’s why you’ll employ a friend to help you – the humble little worm!

But not any worm. Read further to learn about this particular worm species. And no, it’s not exotic; you can easily find it on a farmer’s market.

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4 Must Have Ingredients For Perfect Compost Mix

Mixing The 4 Types Of Ingredients In The Correct Proportion Will Produce The Best Compost

Making compost is not all about throwing everything together and hope for the best.

Well, it can be done, but the “compost” might be a smelly mess, that will be of no value to your plants.

Understanding what the 4 main ingredients required for making good compost are, is very important.
This short video explains it very clearly.  It also shows what can be done to speed up the composting process.
Pay Particular attention to What NOT to put in your compost heap.

Watch the video now and share your ideas.

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2 Ways To Make Compost

Neighbors Complaining About Compost Pile – Here Is An Economic Alternative

We all throw away fantastic compost material on a weekly budget.

Some people simply do not have space for a compost pile in their yard, others may find the neighbors would get upset with it.

Watch the video to find a economical alternative.  Also, learn how much “green stuff” to add to the “dead stuff”.

https://youtu.be/ySW_ZA5yrfU

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