Compost manure is the best nutrition you can give to growing plants. Because it is rich in natural plant material means that it’s the best type of fertilizer to feed your plants on. Organic fertilizer of this kind is not exactly easy to make but after you are complete with it you will have good manure that will make your plants grow faster than the typical inorganic fertilizer that is sold in agricultural shops. Compost bin composting is a new method of making compost that people now prefer to the usual type. This new type of manure is made from the normal compost materials; the only difference is that this is made in a garbage bin. So instead of throwing the plant material in a hole dug in the ground you simply fill up a garbage bin in place of a hole. The process of manuring is the same; the only other difference is that the compost bin has to be kept inches from the ground to prevent rusting. A lot of people prefer compost bin manure because it’s a cleaner way of making compost manure. The old type of compost heaps could easily be messy and untidy especially with a dog around that just loves pulling at twigs and heaped up material. The fact that it’s cleaner means that people who were always opposed to compost heaps on grounds of filth can very easily make manure. Something else to really adore about compost bin manure is that it’s convenient for small households that are too small to have space for compost manure. Therefore if you have a small garden on your apartment balcony you can easily maintain it using a simple garbage bin. In addition to this the manure comes out finer when there are enough micro-organisms to decompose the plant material. Because the plants remain trapped the decomposing process is faster under such humid conditions.

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It has been estimated that the average American household disposes of more than two hundred pounds of kitchen scrap waste yearly. This is waste that is going into our landfills when it could be enriching our gardens. Composting is a lot easier to achieve than most people realize. If you have an organized system, it will take no more time to compost than it does to trash your scraps.

There are many variations of compost bins available for purchase on the market ranging from simple to extravagant and expensive. You may choose this route, or you may like to build your own. This is a relatively simple task; you must just ensure that your bin or box is covered to keep animals away yet still allows for drainage and aeration. Many install a screen on the bottom of the bin to help with this problem.

Almost all forms of kitchen waste can be easily composted. This will make an inexpensive and yet rich fertilizer for your lawn or garden. There are two categories of commonly used composting items: green nitrogen rich substances and brown carbon rich ones:

Green materials that you can compost are: Herbivore animal manure, coffee grounds and filters, fruit trimmings, peeling remnants and cores, vegetable peelings, leaves and remnants, grains, grass clippings, green leaves, hair and fur, shredded newspaper, tea bags, and houseplants.

Brown Materials to be used for composting are: cardboard rolls that are shredded, clean paper that is shredded, dry leaves, straw, newspaper that is shredded, nut shells, pine needles, sawdust, wood ships, wool rags, vegetable stalks, crushed eggshells, and fireplace ash that is not from coal.

Here are items that you should take care not to add to your compost pile: Anything containing chemicals or that has been chemically treated, bird droppings, bones, cat or dog feces, human waste, ashes from coal, colored paper, dairy products, diseased plants, grease in any form, and treated wood or wood products. These substances can be toxic to both plants and humans

You generally want to try to keep a ratio of brown to green material at 25:1. Carbon materials break down very slowly and will keep your compost pile from completely decomposing and being ready to use. On the other hand, if too many nitrogen substances exist, this can create a bad odor that will also attract animals to your bin.

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Compost is a term derived from the French term ‘componere’. For those who are not much aware of the gardening basics, compost is a mix of decayed matter that is mostly used for the purpose of conditioning and fertilizing. Organic matter is forms the raw matter of the composting process. With time, it breaks down and forms what is known as humus composting.

The essential ingredients are: moisture, organic waste, bacteria and oxygen. Following the formation of the compost, the ground should be covered at about three to four inches height. Then the soil should be ploughed well to make sure that it has been absorbed by the soil.

If you want to make garden compost at home, there are several ways out. Firstly, get hold of a bin and then accumulate all the vegetables and fruits that you have kept aside to dump in the bin. You may also put in the eggshells and vegetable and fruit peels. Upon your discretion, you may also put in weeds, grass, dead leaves, straw and such other materials. The process is even better if the above materials are shredded before putting them into the bin.

Always make sure that you use materials that pace up the process only with the help of sufficient air and water. If you diligently follow what has been mentioned above, then within a span of two to five months, you can have the compost mix ready.

What forms the best part about the compost is that they are very good for the health of the soil as they are believed to be very rich in nutrients. Composts can be used on a variety of soil. Gardeners prefer clay soil with compost as it helps them to maintain a luxurious garden where they can grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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If you’re going to compost, you’re going to need red worms. The little worker, uh, bees, of the composting world do more to help change your waste into quality and useful compost than anything else. And since winter is in full effect, the time to have worms is now so by time spring comes around, you’ll have beautiful compost for your garden.

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Conserving water is yet another hot-button topic for the preservation of the Earth’s natural resources. Especially important for areas that receive less rainfall per year, rain barrels store water from natural sources without the use of faucet or home water that mostly zero-sum. Home water use by itself for the sake of gardening works against the natural flow (pun unintended) of the water chain, causing an unnecessary depletion of water supply.

By using a rain barrel from Composters.com you are showing your community your desire for smarter and more responsible way to garden. With GREENCulture by your side to help in your quest to further the message of eco-friendly and conservation of Earth’s resources, this fight against the pollution of our planet may soon be a victory for the enlightened.

Winter is an especially important time for any gardener to get a head-start and prepare for the months to come. The cold air and lack of sunlight can do serious damage to plants and garden life like impede growth or kill them.

So it’s a good idea to understand that what you’re up against isn’t the Big Bad Wolf, but merely a few months to plan for and work through, until spring comes around and you have your beautiful garden back.

Unless, of course, you live in Wisconsin and winter has lasted six years. In that case, might I suggest a nice, big, coat?

Here are a few things to put on your list for the upcoming season:

• Raised Garden Beds – an aesthetically pleasing way to garden, raised garden beds lift your intended gardening area off the natural ground to allow for greater moisture saturation because of reduced compaction. This reducing allows the soil to stay warmer than ground soil after wintry seasons
• Protector Tents – if you already have your garden in place covering it with a protector tent is an inexpensive to go about saving your plants. Protector tents form a complete barrier to protect against frost, harsh weather, and unwanted pests. The also help to effectively warm soil to promote early seed germination and faster plant growth. 
• Garden Cloche – if your gardening experiences is a little more subtle, and enjoy just a few well placed items here and there, a garden cloche is more what you’re looking for. These globed structures provide a secure perimeter to shelter seedlings from frost and harsh winds.

At Composters.com we are always trying to find the best possible products. Three new additions to our product line the Geo Stone Composter, the Earthbound Composter 220, and the Earthbound Composter 550, have all made their debut on our Compost Bins page since our last newsletter.

Made of extreme quality for added durability, the Earthbound 220 and 550 are made to compost bio-waste year round, while their dense structure prevent harmful animals and pests from entering your precious compost. The adjustable ventilation valve and the patented thermal insulation, make the Earthbound 220 and 550s two of the more efficient and effective composters on the market.

The Geo Stone Composter is perfect for any outdoor design without the eye-sore and “clunkiness” a regular composter can bring. Because of its unique appearance, the Geo Stone blends well into environment.

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As summer comes to a close and fall heads this way, its time to start thinking about what plants to put in your garden for next year.

Are you going to change things up and try something new? Are you going to get creative with your arrangement and spell out “Hi Mom?” These questions, and surely some more, are probably going through your thoughts as planting season is around the corner.

But while your mind is scattered over the “what,” let’s draw your attention to the “how.”

Winter months can be harmful on plants and soil, so in order to keep what you’ve put in the ground healthy enough to sprout out of the ground, a raised garden bed may be in your future. 

With a raised garden bed you can section off a part of your yard to ensure the best possible place to grow plants. By elevating your garden, not only will you be enjoying an easier gardening experience, you’ll be providing a more secure environment for you plants, vegetables, and flowers, from unwanted pests, bacteria, and molds.

Another advantage from a raised garden bed is water conservation. Because the soil is lifted off the ground, and much less compact, moisture drains quicker allowing the ground, or in this case the soil in the bed, to stay warmer after wintry seasons. This better control over water, allows the gardener to better conserve how much water is being used.

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As another summer quickly draws to a close – I’ll pause for the collective sigh to stop – the most beautiful season of the year is right around the corner.

But with this magical time of color changing trees and football, there is another time honored tradition we all must remember and take part in: leaf raking.

While this task may seem as nothing more than playtime for some, and just a tedious task of busy work to others, there is yet a more pressing reason to rake the leaves. And yes, of course, it is an environmentally friendly reason.

Hey, who would we be if we didn’t push environmental consciousness?

Because some grass genes, especially those in colder, northern climates, grow their most during the fall season, it is important to give those grass species as much of their most important resources as possible.

Leaf covered grass can be deprived of the nutrients it needs in order to survive. Plus, the lack of air and water can be a breeding ground for fungi and insects.

Of course the most important resource the grass is being forced to do without is the sun.

Grass can literally be blanketed from the sun by a layering of leaves. Without the sun cool-season grasses, like in the northern climates or Kentucky bluegrass, can greatly be affected in their prime growing seasons.

For those that enjoy having a healthy lawn, without the muscle and time it traditionally takes raking leaves, try out the Featherweight Lawn Sweeper on composters.com. Unlike leaf blowers it’s quiet, and unlike the heavy-duty machinery, completely eco-friendly.

Because having a great looking lawn during all seasons shouldn’t come at the expense of your time, or your environment.