Getting Started with Home Composting
Composting can improve soil health.
Compost is decomposed organic material. Compost is made with material such as leaves, shredded twigs, and kitchen scraps from plants. To gardeners, compost is considered "black gold" because of its many benefits in the garden. Compost is a great material for garden soil. Adding compost to clay soils makes them easier to work and plant. In sandy soils, the addition of compost improves the water holding capacity of the soil. By adding organic matter to the soil, compost can help improve plant growth and health.
Composting is also a good way to recycle leaves and other yard waste. Instead of paying a company to haul away leaves, you can compost the leaves and return the nutrients to your garden. Instead of buying peat moss, save money and make your own compost!
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Basics of Home Composting
Home composting is a great way to support our environment by building health soils while reducing the volume of waste going to landfills. Learn about the decomposition process and how to turn waste into valuable organic matter by starting a compost pile at home in a Four Seasons Gardening episode.
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Vermicomposting
Did you know that worms can be used to break down produce and organic matter into nutrient-rich soils? The process is called vermicomposting, which creates a nutrient-rich soil through the by-product of worm digestion. Learn how to build a vermicomposting box and how to harvest the rewards in this Vermicomposting 101 video.