Composting 101: Turning Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold
Composting is nature's recycling system – a simple, sustainable way to transform organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment that plants absolutely love. Whether you're dealing with kitchen scraps, yard waste, or both, composting creates "black gold" that enhances soil structure, feeds beneficial microorganisms, and reduces waste.
Understanding the Composting Process
Composting works through the activity of billions of microorganisms that break down organic matter. These tiny workers need four key elements: carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and moisture. When balanced correctly, they create nutrient-rich compost in just 3-6 months.
Setting Up Your Compost System
Start with the right location – choose a spot with good drainage and partial shade. Our **Premium Organic Soil Mix** can help accelerate the composting process when used as a starter layer, introducing beneficial microorganisms.
What to Compost and What to Avoid
**Green materials** (nitrogen-rich): Kitchen scraps like fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, fresh grass clippings, and plant trimmings.
**Brown materials** (carbon-rich): Dry leaves, paper, cardboard, straw, and dried plant material.
Avoid meat, dairy, oils, and pet waste which can attract pests or create odors.
Maintaining Your Compost
Turn your pile every 2-3 weeks to provide oxygen and speed decomposition. Keep moisture levels like a wrung-out sponge – damp but not soggy.
Using Finished Compost
Finished compost should be dark, crumbly, and smell earthy. Mix it with our Premium Organic Soil Mix for the ultimate growing medium that combines immediate nutrients with long-term soil health benefits.
Conclusion
Composting transforms waste into garden treasure while supporting sustainable gardening practices. Combined with our Premium Organic Soil Mix, homemade compost creates the perfect foundation for thriving plants.
