Compost and Mulch

Ventilation of composting material makes sure enough oxygen gets in to allow for aerobic bacteria to compost the material. This reduces the odours produced.

This is the heat that comes from the bacteria decaying the organic mater, it can reach up to 165 Degrees F in a compost windrow/pile during the composting proses, after the mater becomes decayed the temperature dose not get that high anymore

You either turn them over so they compost or you let them grow and use them. It is better to remove potatoes from your compost heap turning them over will make no difference.

That sounds like a stinkhorn mushroom.

No. Don't compost any meat items. yes you can. however meat product will draw the attention of wild life and stray cats and dogs as well as flies which one doesnt usually want in a home compost heap but on principle you can compost any organic material including paper, wool, cotton and milk products.

While it isn't unsafe to compost Silica Gel, it will not decompose. The Silica Gel will simply absorb moisture from the compost until it is completely saturated. Silica Gel is useful for drying and preserving seeds and therefore can be useful for organic gardening.

Control over heat, light, moisture, and nutrient levels are ways in which mulch prevents weeds from growing. Mulch makes it possible for the edible, ornamental plant which it protects to have first claims to fertilizers, rain, and warm necessary for proper growth. The weight of the mulch additionally puts pressure on the ground surface to keep weeds from breaking through from underground.

Yes. Mushrooms (fungi) have a C:N (carbon-to-nitrogen) ratio of 12:1, while the ratio for finished compost is 20-25:1. Adding mushrooms to a compost pile is a way of adding nitrogen, so the high-carbon ("brown") materials break down more quickly and evenly. Toxins in mushrooms are also broken down during the composting process.

Two benefits:

# mushroom compost is full of nutrients for mature plants

# it can help to lighten heavy soil by adding composted vegetative matter, and can aid sandy soil in moisture retention Two limitations:

# mushroom compost can have a high salt content, and can be detrimental to seed germination, kill seedlings, and retard the growth of salt-sensitive plants like azaelas # if used as a mulch, and not a soil additive, mushroom compost can dry out easily and blow away - so it's best used as a soil additive rather than a mulch

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Pretty much everything organic can be composted, but special care should be taken with scraps of meat and suchlike.

In the absence of a mother, young mallards are very vulnerable, especially in the first three weeks of life. In captivity they need warmth, provided by a heating pad or overhead bulb, water, and a mixture of poultry grain, oats and wheat. Temperature regulation seems to be the biggest obstacle in raising young birds. A small shallow tub of water is enjoyed for swimming, but ducklings must be allowed the opportunity to dry off and warm up afterwards. In hot weather, shade is important.The mother teaches the newly hatched mallard to peck at food by pecking and gently quacking at a food source, so some innovation may be necessary in her absence.

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Add water to the pile to keep it moist and turn the pile often.

Make sure that any sawdust you use is sourced from treatment free timber. As timber rots it uses some nitrogen, so ensure that the mulch has a nitrogen source like green waste (leaves, grass clippings) or rotted manure mixed in to balance this.

Yes chop it up and add it to the heap.

Compost only is moldy when proper procedure isn't followed. For the breakdown of compostable materials requires certain levels of air, moisture, and temperature; and the regular turning of the pile. Mold may result from the failure to meet and keep the appropriate air, moisture and temperature levels; and from the failure to turn the pile regularly. Properly processed compostable materials end up as dark brown, fresh-smelling, organic material-rich soil.

The location must be convenient for access, and for monitoring. It must be able to accommodate either the loose confinements of a sheltered compost pile, or the restrictions of a compost bin. It must be able to meet certain levels of air, moisture, and temperature for the compostable materials. For there must be sufficient air circulation that the breakdown occurs aerobically, with the presence and assistance of oxygen. There must be sufficient moisture that the materials have the consistency of a gently wrung out sponge. And there must be sufficient temperatures that the materials are heated equally and throughout. And there also must be room for the pile to be turned regularly. For the meeting of the previous conditions is critical to the production of compost within anywhere from just under a month to just under a year.

The price of a cubic meter of compost can vary depending on the supplier, location, and quality of the compost. On average, prices can range from $20 to $60 per cubic meter. It is advisable to contact local suppliers or garden centers for specific pricing information.

Paddy rice, or rough rice, is what is traded in the commodities market.

The official U.S. weight measure for a bushel of paddy rice is 45 lb.

Paddy rice contains by weight: 22% husk and trash, 10% bran, 68% rice.

For the 1.4 denser white or polished or milled rice, one bushel weighs 63 lb.

Compost Tea is made from extracting some of the beneficial nutrients and microbes from compost into liquid form so that it is easy to apply to plants and allows for these nutrients and microbes to be absorbed by plants and soil easily.

Bacteria breaking down the materials cause heat. The compost should rise as high as 146-165 Degrees to fully kill all weed seeds and other organisms.

One acre is equal to 43560 square feet, so a quarter of that is 10,890 feet. One yard of compost is 27 cubic feet, so a yard will cover three times that to a depth of four inches (one third of a foot), or 81 square feet. 10,890 divided by 81 is 134.4, so you will need 134.4 yards of compost to cover a quarter of an acre to a depth of four inches.