Live Self Sufficient

If you could simply throw your wastes into your compost bin and they magically turned into rich fertilizer overnight, more people would consider putting one of these bins in their backyard. While composting is not difficult, there are a few tips that you can take advantage of to improve the contents of your compost pile!

As we have already discussed, the recommended mixture of greens to browns is 2:1. In order to start composting these two materials, you will have to regularly “stir” the contents of your compost bin. This will introduce oxygen into the mixture which will then speed up the composting process.

Many people like to add a layer of compost between fresh layers of greens and browns. This will introduce the new ingredients to the microbes that are necessary during the composting process.

Food scraps will add a significant amount of moisture to your compost bin. This can throw off the delicate balance of your compost pile and create unpleasant situations. In order to maintain the balance, always remember to add a layer of brown ingredients over top of the food scraps!

Remember to check your compost bin on a regular basis. If you add stuff to your bin daily, this will be easy. Regularly monitoring your compost bin will help you catch problems early on.

Tips:

• Stir your compost bin regularly
• Add layers of compost between new green and brown ingredients
• Cover food scraps with brown ingredients
• Regularly monitor your compost bin

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