Reduce, reuse, recycle. These 3 words have been ingrained into our heads since anyone can remember, so why isn't the majority following what has been preached?
It's so easy to go to the store buy the food we want and eat what we buy, however the final stage of disposal is when the level of initiative falls. To dispose of the left overs or yard clippings into one container would be the solution. Luckily there is an answer... a Composter! In 5 easy steps you too can have an Original Composter at home!
- You need a container. Either build one or buy an inexpensive one; however it's highly recommended that you build one out of recycled materials.
- Build it as BIG/ small as desired. Make sure that there are ventilation holes on each side for proper decomposition to take place.
- Alternate layers. It's imperative to alternate between layers of browns (carbon-rich materials) and greens (nitrogen-rich materials). If your compost doesn't have a 50/50 ratio the decomposition process will take slower and may even produce an odor.
- Up-Keep is very important. Make sure that every week you toss your compost. Making sure that the process is moving at the pace you'd like and controlling the odor produced by the compost. Also, make sure that your compost stay wet so the best results will be achieved.
- ENJOY! Within 3-6 when the compost turns black and has an "earthly" smell to it, you are ready to reap the benefits of your labor.
Attached you will find a link from Better Homes & Gardens going through the step-by-step process of creating a basic compost. See every litter bit helps!
I am trying to figure out what happened, because I swear the previous day they were beautiful. If anyone has some insight on what I did wrong I would love to know so I don't do the same mistake again next year.
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