Is Westland compost any good?
Customers find this compost to be of excellent quality, particularly noting its suitability for pots and containers, and report that their plants are growing well in it. The soil produces good results and has a pleasant appearance, though opinions about its texture are mixed. Signs that your compost is ready to use The compost has a dark crumbly appearance and has an earthy odor.Composting can attract unwanted pests and wildlife, which can create public health risks and damage property. Plus, improperly managed compost piles can emit strong odors, which can create problems for nearby residents and businesses.The compost should appear light and fluffy, not damp or wet. Finally, compost should not have an off-odor, such as a strong ammonia-like smell or the smell of rotting food. While finished quality compost may contain worms, it should not be covered in flies or maggots. Finished compost has a rich, sweet, earthy smell.
What is the laziest way to compost?
Every time you’re gardening, just drop anything you pull, trim or cut on the ground. Coined by Robert Pavlis in Compost Science for Gardeners, this really has to be the easiest method. You drop the waste on the ground, and eventually, it will decompose. It’s all very natural. The ideal mix is to add twice as much brown material as green. Then layer them like lasagna. To minimize odor and unwanted critters, always cover the greens with the browns when adding material. Finally, if you would like to speed up the composting process, you can mix the pile once every few weeks.Worm Composting (Vermicomposting) Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is another method of composting you can try at home. It takes up little space, the materials are simple and inexpensive, and it can be done indoors or outdoors. You will need a container or bin, bedding material, worms, and food scraps.There are various ways to use your finished compost. You can sprinkle compost on top or mix it into your flower and vegetable beds, gently rake compost into tree beds, blend it with potting soil to revitalize indoor plants, or spread it on top of the soil on your lawn as a soil amendment.The key to good compost lies in getting the mix right. You need to keep your ‘greens’ and ‘browns’ properly balanced. If your compost is too wet, add more ‘browns’. If it’s too dry, add some ‘greens’.There are various ways to use your finished compost. You can sprinkle compost on top or mix it into your flower and vegetable beds, gently rake compost into tree beds, blend it with potting soil to revitalize indoor plants, or spread it on top of the soil on your lawn as a soil amendment.
What vegetables should not go into compost?
Onions, Garlic, and Citruses This is because compost needs to have certain microorganisms and insects present to rapidly and adequately break down. Onions, garlic, citrus fruits, and even some vegetation and leaves can kill off a healthy population inside the compost. Citrus Peels: Oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits have peels that can be slow to decompose and may make your compost too acidic, potentially harming plants. Onions and Garlic: These can repel earthworms, a vital component of healthy compost.While it may seem counterintuitive, certain plants are detrimental to compost. This is because compost needs to have certain microorganisms and insects present to rapidly and adequately break down. Onions, garlic, citrus fruits, and even some vegetation and leaves can kill off a healthy population inside the compost.
Is it cheaper to buy compost in bulk?
For bulk compost, you could pay $10-150+ per cubic yard (27 cubic feet). But even with these wide ranges, if you do the math, buying compost by the cubic yard is waaaaay less expensive than buying it in bags. The optimal ratio for a compost should be roughly 70% carbon (leaves, pine straw, wood chips, nut shells) and 30% nitrogen (vegetable scraps, garden weeds, coffee grounds, manures, hay.Some materials compost more easily than others. Materials such as wood and leaves are high in lignin, which is harder to break down, especially when this material is large in size. Other materials, such as grass clippings, compost a lot faster.As you’re relying on microbes to break down the waste, focusing on adding materials that are easier to digest will result in a faster process. For example, waste like grass clippings and shredded paper compost faster than wood because wood is high in lignin. Pro tip: Don’t add meat, dairy, or oils to your pile.