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Is there humidity in a compost heap?
Yes, to make good compost you need to make sure it stays moist.
Where can one find compost worms?
One does not need to find compost worms, to add to their compost. One can just attract them by adding some simple materials to the compost. First spread a layer of coffee grounds at the bottom of your compost heap, this attracts the worms. Then lay soaked, torn cardboard in the bottom of the compost heap on the top of the coffee grounds. Then add a small pile of manure, or stale bread to act as a worm magnet. Finally moisten the compost heap with a spray horse.
Where is the best place to make a compost heap?
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What things do microbe need to grow in a compost heap?
Heat, light, moisture, and ventilation are things which microbes need to grow in a compost heap. They operate to break down carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables within a year under proper conditions and levels of aeration, moisture, light, and temperature. They require protection against predators so that is another reason why components, conditions, and procedures must be carried out to the letter.
Where do you put a compost bin?
out side in a shaded area, Choose the site for your compost heap carefully. You will need a corner of the garden that has easy access for a wheelbarrow and is hidden from general view. It should be in a warm area and near a tap, so that you can wet it down easily.
Why is it necessary to water a compost heap in dry weather and to turn it regularly?
composting organisms need heat and oxygen to break down the compost. If you don't turn the compost, anaerobic bacteria will take over and cause very bad smell.
Why do gardeners sometimes spray water over the heap in summer weather?
Spraying water over the compost heap in hot weather helps maintain the moisture level. This is important because composting microorganisms need moisture to break down organic matter efficiently. A dry compost pile can slow down the decomposition process.
How big does a compost pile need to be?
Generally you'd expect a compost heap to be about three feet across and two or three feet high. Much smaller than that and whatever you're composting will probably not heat up into "fast compost", but will simply decompose slowly, the way leaves decompose on a forest floor. That being said, it is perfectly legitimate to create "sheet compost" over a garden area rather than building a specific compost heap. To do that, you layer organic mulch thickly on top of whatever area you want to benefit from the compost (obviously not on top of tiny seeds or seedlings, though) and simply wait a year or more for it to break down into compost where it lies.
How do I move honey bees that are building a hive in my compost barrel And can I purchase a hive to move them into?
You will need the help of a competent beekeeper as this isn't something you will be able to do on your own. Firstly, they may not be honey bees, Secondly, bees are notoriously difficult to get out of a compost heap and usually don't survive the ordeal.
How to Create Natural Lawn Fertilizer?
Chemical lawn fertilizer can be harmful to the environment because it seeps down into the water table and contaminates our drinking water. There are natural alternatives to chemical fertilizers that actually provide more nutrients to your lawn and cost you far less to use. Build a Compost Heap It is simple to create your own compost heap. Simply find a container that is about a square foot wide and has a lid. It can be as deep as you like. Place the container in a corner of your yard that is not used very often. Compost heaps develop an unpleasant odor as they work to decompose the organic material that you will use as a fertilizer, so it is nice to have them located far away from a place where people need to work or play. Make sure you do not alienate your neighbors by placing your compost heap near their back doors. Collect Organic Material Once you have set up your compost container, begin to collect all of the organic garbage that you make in your daily life. The easiest way to do this is to create a separate garbage bin in the kitchen for organic items. You can keep all manner of organic waste to use in your compost heap. Bones, skins, egg shells, and anything else that comes from an animal or plant can be used to create excellent compost. Different kinds of organic materials have different kinds of nutrients, so it is good to have a wide variety of objects. Compost Decomposition Once you have collected the organic garbage, you should place it into your outdoor compost container so that it will decompose naturally. You can help speed up the decomposition process by keeping the compost bin damp and covered so that the compost will continuously break down all of the elements in the garbage. There are compost starters that you can purchase from home and garden stores if you need to use your compost heap as fertilizer before it has time to naturally decompose your garbage. As long as you keep throwing organic garbage on the heap, you will continue creating your own natural fertilizer.
Do you want to drown your compost in water?
Never, composting is an aerobic process, meaning the bacteria responsible for it need air, or rather oxygen. These bacteria will also generate lots of heat, as high as 70 °C / 158 °F for horse manure, which also help sterilizing the compost and keeping the "bad" bacteria away. The compost heap needs to stay moist though, so some light watering will benefit it in summer, but the best is to cover the heap with a "mulch" of straw, grass trimmings, leaves, cardboard, whatever is available and biodegradable and lets the air through. This will ensure that the compost stays moist inside. If you are using a composting bin, watering is rarely needed. Most professionals put compost heaps on a grid, so that the large heaps that cannot be ventilated from the sides, can get air from the bottom. Mixing the compost heap inside out regularly is as important than watering. Toxic anaerobic bacteria must be avoided, so keep your compost well aerated.
What supplies or money do you need to compost?
Drills or screwdrivers, hoses, moisture and temperature gauges, rakes, shovels and watering cans are the supplies that are needed to compost. Metal, plastic or wood is needed if a compost bin is to be built instead of digging a compost pit or establishing a compost heap or pile. A container must be cooperative with supplemental watering and turning alternate layers of carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables and have bottom, side and top openings to facilitate aeration and prevent mildew and mold from forming.
