I started composting to reduce waste in my home and fertilize my garden. Although there are compost bins you can buy for approx. $100 I chose to test my compost using an inexpensive storage bin. So far it's been a success. Composting can reduce yard waste by anywhere from 50 to 75%. Also, my weekly garbage pick-up has reduced considerably since composting.
The benefits of compost are numerous. It builds good soil structure; enables soil to retain nutrients, water, and air; protects against drought; helps maintain a neutral pH, and protects plants from many diseases commonly found in the garden.
Soils and potting mixes that include compost produce healthier plants regardless of whether you're container gardening, rose gardening or vegetable gardening.
What to Compost:
GRASS/ LAWN CLIPPINGS
KITCHEN WASTE
HAY
LEAVES
WEEDS AND OTHER GARDEN WASTE
WOOD CHIPS AND SAW DUST
Avoid Composting:
CHEMICALLY TREATED WOOD PRODUCT
DISEASE PLANTS
HUMAN WASTE
MEAT, BONES, AND FATTY FOOD WASTE
PERNICIOUS WEEDS
PET WASTE
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