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Among the most helpful macroorganisms in a compost pile are ground beetles and worms. For they help break down the compostable materials, such as grass clippings and other yard wastes, and kitchen scraps. They also feed on other ground-dwelling organisms that may wander into the pile, die and decay. The consequence is the decomposition of compostable materials into dark brown, organic matter-rich compost that encourages healthy plant growth and healthy soil structure. For the breakdown adds to the amount and range of the 16-17 nutrients that are necessary to plant and soil health. Among those nutrients is nitrogen, which may be found within the soil, or within organisms, but needs the release of digestion and elimination in order to be available to plant roots.
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∙ 7y agoBacteria and fungi are micro-organisms that can be found in compost piles. Bacteria may be mesophilic, psychrophilic or thermophilic depending upon the temperature range. Fungi will be many- or single-celled.
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What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
What is the difference between a compost heap and a compost pit?
A compost heap is a pile of composting material that is in a pile on the ground. A compost pit is dug into the ground and the composting material is placed in it.
What is the method of recycling biodegradable waste?
compost pile
Where can someone find out how to build a compost pile?
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.
Why compost produce heat?
benefit of the compost pile generating heat
Why are fertilizer and limestone added to a compost pile?
Adding nutrients and altering the pH are reasons for adding fertilizer and limestone to a compost pile. But if proper procedure is being followed under appropriate conditions, the compost pile needs no such supplements.
How do you compost cardboard?
tear the cardboard into small pieces and add it to your compost pile.
How does heat affect a compost pile?
Heat and Moisture break down the compost.
Can you add sugar to the compost pile?
Yes, you can add sugar to compost pile as long as you sprinkle it around, so it does not all settle at the bottom.
Where does the energy in a compost pile come from?
Carbon is the source of energy in a compost pile. Compost piles need to have brown and green materials, which are respectively carbon- and nitrogen-rich. Green materials provide the pile's decomposition-friendly micro-organisms with proteins.
How do you make the compost pile hot?
Add water to the pile to keep it moist and turn the pile often.
How is a compost pile more sustainable?
Because it stinks
