Your Composting Questions
How do I build a compost heap?
There are plenty of compost plans on the internet and do-it-yourself websites. Most people simply create a pile in one corner of their lot and create their compost heap there. But you want to be careful where you place your compost heap. It will need shade but will still need a little bit of daylight. The area will have to be kept moist and you will want to keep it away from the house and the neighbor’s house so that the smell does not become a neighborhood issue. This is especially true if you use pet or animal waste. Rotting food will attract unwanted animals that will rummage through the pile scattering the decomposing material everywhere so be careful how you store your compost heap and what you place in it depending on what type of area in which you live.
What can I do with my compost once it is done?
When your compost heap is broken down back into fertilizer you can use it in a variety of ways. You can use it in your garden. You can use it on your lawn and you can use it in your flower beds. Anywhere you use fertilizer you can use your compost material. It is that incredibly versatile and let us not forgets to mention that it is free. That is the best reason of all to compost your organic material.
Can I put my pet’s waste in for composting?
You can put your pet’s droppings into your compost pile but be warned: it will attract animals and is going to smell pretty bad as it begins to break down. If you live in the suburbs this may not be the best idea. Rural areas where you can move the compost heap to a far enough location may be okay but just be prepared for an atrocious smell. Sometimes it’s better to just stick with organic materials such as yard trimmings.
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