One of the best things that you can do for your garden is to start composting and have a compost bin. Below is an introduction to composting and what you need to do to get started.
Composting requires 4 basic components:
Before you begin there are four basic components that you need for your compost bin. Each of these gives something that will help your garden.
- Greens – vegetable and fruit waste from your kitchen, clippings from the lawn, etc.
- Browns – Wood chips, shredded leaves, etc
- Moisture – water will help with creating the perfect environment to break down the ingredients
- Air – Even though it can happen without any aeration, air will accelerate the process.
What You Should Include in a Compost Bin
Below are the things that you want to put in your compost bin. These are the organic items that are going to help your garden.
- Coffee grounds, tea bags, and coffee filters
- Eggshells
- Fireplace ashes
- Fruits & vegetables
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Nutshells
- Paper, newspaper, and cardboard (torn or shredded for quicker breakdown)
- Sawdust & wood chips
- Yard trimmings
- Yard trimmings
What You Should Not Put in a Compost Bin
Now that we know what you should put in a compost bin, we are going to look at the things you should not put in a compost bin. Most of these are going to attract unwanted visitors to your yard, so you don’t want that.
- Bones
- Cooking oils & grease
- Dairy products
- Meat scraps
- Pet waste
We hope that you enjoyed this blog. Look for more posts about composting as we continue our series.
