Moisture needs to be at 60-85%. Compostable material shouldn't be soggy or sopping wet. A 21"x15"x16" container could hold a week's worth of newspapers and 3-5 lbs of kitchen scraps. It wouldn't need more than a quart-sized watering container. The material needs to be moist, not soggy or sopping wet.
No, because the particles of sand are fairly large so are the spaces between them for water to drain so sand doesn't retain much water at all. Clay are very tiny particles which fit closely together and don't allow much room for water to pass between them and so clay holds water very well. Compost also holds water very well but for a different reason. The organic material in compost absorbs water and holds onto it. That is one reason why people put it around the plants in their gardens, to retain water.
Yes, earth can be added to a compost pile as a source of minerals and nutrients. However, it is important to ensure that the earth is free from contaminants or chemicals that could harm the composting process or the final compost product. Mixing in small amounts of earth can help enhance the overall quality of the compost.
we tested a earthworm in water to see if it survived in water every minute we took it out and it still moved and we put it in again and it survived so my answer is a yes so it depends if it is a earthworm or a waterworm
Soil is not necessary in a compost bin, but it can be beneficial as it provides additional microbes and organisms that aid in the decomposition process. Adding a small amount of soil can help introduce beneficial microorganisms and improve the breakdown of organic material into compost.
Yes, you can put pieces of apples in your soil as compost. Apples are rich in nutrients and organic matter, which can help improve soil quality and provide food for beneficial microorganisms. However, make sure to chop the apples into small pieces to speed up decomposition and avoid attracting pests.
As much as your heart desires.
Yes, you can put fruit in compost.
Rain water will be fine, you should not put destilled water into the frogs tank because this is harmful to the frog.
Yes, you can put corn cobs in compost.
Yes, you can put dead flowers in compost.
Yes, you can put flowers in compost. Flowers are organic materials that can break down and enrich the compost with nutrients.
Yes. You an compost almost any organic substance.
I think you're not meant to put fats in a compost bin because it can attract vermin. But it probably will compost.
Yes, you can put coffee filters in compost. They are biodegradable and will break down over time in a compost pile.
You need to put in just enough water so that the compost pile has the consistency of a wrung out sponge. The moisture level needs to favor the growth and working of beneficial, decomposer microorganisms. Too moist a pile encourages rampant fungal problems, and too dry won't allow the compostable materials to break down properly.
No, because the particles of sand are fairly large so are the spaces between them for water to drain so sand doesn't retain much water at all. Clay are very tiny particles which fit closely together and don't allow much room for water to pass between them and so clay holds water very well. Compost also holds water very well but for a different reason. The organic material in compost absorbs water and holds onto it. That is one reason why people put it around the plants in their gardens, to retain water.
a. How do you dispose your biodegradables? Do you bury them or put in a compost pit?