Four old pallets tied in a square will make a perfectly acceptable compost bin.
The density of compost can vary, but on average, 1 pound of compost typically occupies about 0.5 to 0.75 quarts in volume. Since there are 25.71 quarts in a cubic foot, 1 pound of compost generally translates to approximately 0.03 to 0.05 cubic feet. Therefore, for practical purposes, 1 pound of compost is roughly equivalent to about 0.04 cubic feet.
Someone can find out how to build a compost pile on the website Ehow. Also one can try the websites Ask, Yahoo Answers, and wiki.answers to see how to build a compost pile.
Build a compost bin and compost it.
Any were from $7 to $12 for a 20 pound bag. ===== The answer often depends on the type, quality, & quanity of the compost. It is often sold by the cubic yard.
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Compost naturally emits gases as it decomposes. These vents are to prevent a build up these gases particularly methane(natural gas) as it is highly flammable.
Composting involves the burying of dead organic matter and allowing it to rot. Some disadvantages of using compost pits are: cost of equipment, the loss of ammonia and the time and effort required to build compost pits.
I know three: build a compost pile; burn it; or recycle it
Variable is the amount of compost in a bag. The quantity responds to the source and the type, with organic compost tending to cost more and supply less. Many backyard gardeners nevertheless like the notion of 40-pound (18-14-kilogram) bags, which is often the preferred weight of store-bought soil.
Circulation, drainage, ease, security and support are reasons why gardeners build compost heaps on a pile of loose-fitting bricks or sticks. The raised level makes it easier for gardeners to add to or to turn or water compost piles and more difficult for foraging wildlife to access compost heap contents. It permits drainage of excess liquids, rainfall and waterings and provides structure and support for the unconfined, unsheltered pile.
Circulation, drainage, ease, security and support are reasons why gardeners build compost heaps on a pile of loose-fitting bricks or sticks. The raised level makes it easier for gardeners to add to or to turn or water compost piles and more difficult for foraging wildlife to access compost heap contents. It permits drainage of excess liquids, rainfall and waterings and provides structure and support for the unconfined, unsheltered pile.
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.