No Money Down Techniques

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Admin
No Money Down Techniques

No Money Down Techniques

Compost, or humus, is plant or animal matter, broken down into a brown, fluffy, organic material, which naturally forms at a rate of about an inch a century! Of course, through different techniques, gardeners are able to help nature along at a faster rate. Depending on how quickly you want to develop compost, the techniques can be simple or more involved. A corner of the garden works well for composting, but without some kind of enclosure, the compost pile can be somewhat unattractive, and, you also run the risk of scattering compost debris over the yard.

Some gardeners choose to use a wire enclosure, such as fencing, to keep compost confined while some gardeners choose something a little more attractive such as a compost bin. Compost bins can be purchased at most Home Improvement stores or online.

You will find that compost bins come in a variety of shapes, sizes and prices. They can be simple or elaborate, depending on the amount of money you want to spend. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you may choose to build your own compost bin. Remember to leave air spaces or gaps to allow for air circulation, this encourages microorganisms to multiply. The information below will help you decide which method best suits your needs.

Slow and Easy Composting

This method takes one to two years to develop into compost. If time is not an issue, then making compost the slow and easy way is right for you. This method is labeled easy, because it naturally does the work for you, all you have to do is add weeds, grass clippings, leaves, kitchen scraps and even bones with meat! The meat will decompose, providing rich nitrogen, there is no need to worry about rodents, the heat from the compost will keep animals away. Discard bones when all traces of meat are gone. Gardeners have different opinions on the use of meat products. The decision is yours.