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12 Cubic Foot Good Ideas Compost Wizard Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler
1649 days
by Compost Scoop
in Reviews
The 12 Cubic Foot Good Ideas Compost Wizard Recycled Plastic Compost Tumbler is an innovative compost tumbler made of molded recycled plastic. With a generous 12 cubic foot capacity you will have enough space for a substantial amount of kitchen and yard materials. If you need a smaller compost tumbler (more…)
Top 3 Compost Problems and Solutions
0658 days
by Compost Scoop
in Composting
If you are thinking of composting you may have heard there are common problems with composting. Many of these problems are real composting problems, but there are ways to avoid or overcome them.
I want to hear from you to focus on helping with the common compost problems. What are (more…)
Cold Composting or Hot Composting
0658 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
The heat generated while organic matter breaks down waste into compost is referred to as hot composting. Cold composting requires less of a upkeep but it takes a bit longer to create breakdown the waste into rich compost.
Hot composting, also known as active composting, uses microbes to breakdown the (more…)
Top Reasons for Composting
0659 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
Some people may be hesitant to try composting. And they have many different reason to pass on attempting to compost their waste:
- Making Compost can troublesome and time consuming.
- Smelly compost piles can stink make a mess in backyards.
- Buying fertilizers, soil amendments, soil conditioners, and mulch is easier
While those (more…)
Compost Tea Recipe
0660 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
The Recipe for Compost Tea is simple:
- Water (5 gallon bucket)
- Active Compost (fill a tube sock and tie it closed)
- A Food Source (about a table spoon)
Put all the items in your 5-gallon bucket. Let your tea brew for about 24 hours. If you let it sit longer (more…)
Should I Add Lime to Compost
0662 days
by Compost Scoop
in Composting
There are a few people that say to add lime to compost. Then there are some that say never do it. Is adding lime necessary? does it help or does it hurt. The quick answer is usually no, don’t add lime to your compost. However, like everything in life it (more…)
A List of Compost Bin Plans
0666 days
by Compost Scoop
in Composting
Learn to build your own compost bin with these free compost bin plans. You can make your own compost bin with a little know-how and some common materials from around your yard, garage or garden.
Compost bins can be very easy to build. One of my favorite methods is the (more…)
Nashua Composting Program
0673 days
by holywebmaker
in Compost News
The city of Nashua has a composting program. It is really simple. During certain months the city will pick up compost material on the same days the trash is picked up. Residents simply place bags of leaves, grass clipping, and pine needles in paper bags near the curb. What is (more…)
Video: Building a Compost Turner
0677 days
by Compost Scoop
in Composting
In this episode of The Urban Homesteaders, Ben builds a compost turner using 100% salvaged materials.