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Compost and Mulch
Composting and using mulch are not new ideas. Compost is the natural breakdown of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for adding to houseplants or enriching garden soil. Making your own compost is not only beneficial for your garden, but ecologically sound as leaves, yard waste, and some household waste and organic materials can be used. Mulch is a layer of material placed over soil to modify the effects of the local climate. It is used to hold in moisture, insulate from cold, and as an assist in controlling weeds. To learn more and share knowledge about compost and mulch, ask and answer questions about them here.
878 Questions
First of all, you can't put in any meats (ham, turkey, roast beef, etc.),sauces (mustard, mayonnaise, dressing, etc.) , or dairy products (yogurt, cheese, milk, etc.). So basically you only put in grains, fruits, and vegetables. After you put your stuff in, seal it up somehow so that flies can't get in. You will also need to put dirt in along with your food products. During the time that the food products are sitting there, they start to break down. A way that you could help with the process is putting some worms in. After your food products are all broken down you can put it in the grass or plants to fertilize.
How long does composting take?
Anywhere from a month to a year is how long composting takes. Assuming that proper procedure is followed, the timespan will depend upon the frequency with which layers are turned and the pile thereby is aerated and upon the size and type of compostable materials.
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.
No. Composting requires materials that are usually waste (kitchen scraps, newspaper) or offered by nature (leaves). Some people prefer to buy compost tumblers but these are not necessary to compost.
What is the proper way to mulch a tree?
The best way to mulch a tree is by using a product called Mulch Mat, it is made by Perm-A-Mulch. You get the size you need, lay it around the tree, it lasts for 10 years.
Can you leave dead tomato plants in the garden for compost for next year?
It is better to pull up the plants and if they are disease free put them in the compost heap. If they are diseased burn them and use the ash.
Can you compost zeolites and add to organic vegetable garden safely?
No you can not compost it - composting is the breakdown of plant and animal materials (ie organic chemicals). Zeolite is a natural mineral/clay.
However you can add it to you compost heap and soil - it is positively beneficial as it hold onto Nitrogen/ammonium, releasing it to plants. Zeolite is commonly 'loaded' with nitrogen fertiliser ans sold as a slow release fertiliser.
Ensure you mix it into heap - a thick layer will block your airflow
What are the causes of food adulteration and composting?
Microorganisms such as bacteria are the causes of food adulteration and composting. Adulteration refers to the unhealthy turn that food may take if proper preparation, serving and storage methods aren't respected. Composting refers to the breakdown of kitchen scraps into the elements from which they basically are formed. In both cases, microscopic critters and processes are involved.
How Does Compost Help A Community?
Compost helps a community by giving the plants food so that they grow better.
What is an antonym for compost?
No word is exactly opposite of "compost". Most object nouns have no opposite except for the combination of "not + (that object)". Not compost is opposite of compost.
Can you put bread into compost?
As of being organic material, Yes, it can be composted.
Since it is rich in proteins, the actual process of breaking this down may be helped by adding yeast to it. I would add yeast to it if I had a lot of flour to compost, but not if it was only a small amount of it.
What is an example of a compost?
Manure is an example of a compost. At one point in time the manure was waste. The waste is composted and turns into a nutrient rich soil. This is compost.
Can you keep snails in compost?
if they are dead, otherwise no. i mean you can put in compost as it can be mixed with it.[dead matter] its good because it gives out mineral and nitrogen
Is composting good for the environment?
Yes, composting is good for the environment. It helps by reducing the amount of solid waste that ends up in landfills. For compostable materials include grass clippings and other yard wastes. Such materials take up unnecessary space in landfills, where the breakdown of materials is anaerobic.
Anaerobic breakdown is carried on without the presence of oxygen, and with the presence of methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas. Reducing the amount of solid waste increases the lifespan of landfills, and decreases the production of methane.
Compostable materials also include kitchen scraps other than dairy, greasey and oily, and meat products. Once again, such materials take up unnecessary space in landfills. A more environmentally friendly disposal of kitchen scraps, and of yard wastes, is recycling into the compost pile.
The compost pile breaks down materials aerobically, with the help of oxygen. The rate of breakdown depends upon adequate air, moisture and temperature levels and upon the regular turning of the pile. Those levels met, and the amount of turning being carried out satisfactorily, compostable materials end up as dark brown, organic matter rich compost.
The end products of composting may be used as mulch, or as natural fertilizer. Mulch and natural fertilizer make for healthier plant growth and soil structure. Consequently, they likewise make for less soil erosion, less soil compaction, less nutrient runoff, and less contamination of water bodies.
How much does a pallet of mulch weigh?
a bag of mulch wieghs approx 50 lbs. a pallett can have anywhere between 45 and 60 bags on it .
your range would therefore be 2,250 to 3,000 lbs approximately
It depends on what you are putting in your compost bin. The best kind of compost contains nutrients obtained from the fecal matter of animals. So, a lot like fecal matter. Try spooning your own poop into your mouth next time you go number two and you won't have to eat compost to get an idea of what it tastes like.
Decomposition is largely effected by heat. If a pile is too large or too small, then the amount of heat that is generated will not be optimal for decomposition.
What is the difference between a garbage can and a compost bin?
A garbage can or rubbish bin is used if the contents are not intended to be sorted, reused recycled or composted.
A compost bin is used for organic material that can be broken down by bacterial actio,n or through digestion by worms, to create compost.
