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What qualities should a compost bin have?
Sir Albert Howard, the founder of organic gardening, specified that for a compost bin to effectively recycle organic waste it needed size, heat, moisture, aeration and a mixture of plant ingredients. The recommended size for a home compost bin is no smaller than 3 square feet and no larger than 5 square feet.
What is the best material for a compost bin?
Include
- Leaves.
- Grass clippings.
- Brush trimmings.
- Manure (preferably organic)
- Any non-animal food scraps: fruits, vegetables, peelings, bread, cereal, coffee grounds and filters, tea leaves and tea bags (preferably minus the staples)
- Old wine.
- Pet bedding from herbivores ONLY — rabbits, hamsters, etc.
- Dry cat or dog food.
How do you make good quality compost?
For best results, start building your compost pile by mixing three parts brown with one part green materials. If your compost pile looks too wet and smells, add more brown items or aerate more often. If you see it looks extremely brown and dry, add green items and water to make it slightly moist.
What makes a compost a good compost?
There are roughly 7 different elements required to make good compost:- 1 Plenty of Organic Matter, for energy for the decomposing organisms 2 Nutrients, especially Nitrogen 3 Oxygen, (with a few commercial exceptions) 4 Water, but not too much nor too little 5 Cations, especially Calcium to stabilize the compost 6 A suitable pH range 7 Temperature
Which is the Best Composter for countertop?
Another countertop composting favorite, the OXO Good Grips Compost Bin is slightly smaller than the Epica with a 0.75-gallon capacity. At just 7 by 7 by 7 inches, it’s also quite compact, making it a good option for small kitchens where counter space is at a premium.
What can I put in my compost bin?
Leaves take a little longer to break down than general organic kitchen waste, but generate the best compost. You can also add twigs, dead flowers and those weeds that haven’t gone to seed. Household waste: Egg boxes, egg shells, teabags, coffee grounds, veggie scraps, newspaper and firewood ash.
How to get the most from a compost pile?
To get the most from a compost pile, it takes a proper balance of Brown (Carbon) and Green (Nitrogen) materials. It can all sound intimidating, but it’s actually quite simple.