Make Compost Bin
Composting is certainly not a new idea, but it is one that is growing in popularity around the world. If you are interested in benefiting the planet as well as making use of nutritious organic fertilizer for your gardening needs, there is no better method than composting.
It is not difficult to make a compost bin. You do not need a lot of special skills or experience in order to make a compost bin and your own compost. Even if you have never previously composted, you can get started fairly quickly and inexpensively. Technically speaking, you do not even need to make a compost bin to compost, although you may find that it is more convenient and pleasant to make a compost bin and use it. If you have enough space available to you then a compost pile will work just fine. Your compost pile should measure about 3x3x3. A compost pile that is larger than three feet in diameter or height will often prove to be too difficult to manage. If you find that your waste materials will exceed this size then it is usually best to go ahead and make a compost bin or pile in a second location.
A mixture of different types of materials should be added to your compost. Certainly, kitchen scraps such as fruit and vegetable peelings, eggshells and coffee grounds are excellent additions to compost, but you should also make sure that you add in plenty of green materials such as leaves and grass clippings as well.
You will also need to make sure that your compost pile has plenty of moisture. When you make a compost bin or pile it should not be soggy, but it should be moist. A fine mist of water should suffice for watering your compost pile.
In addition, you need to be sure that your compost has ample ventilation and air circulation. Do not position your compost pile where it will be blocked by other structures.
From time to time you will need to turn your compost. This can be done using a pitchfork. This is one of the reasons that it is not a good idea to build a compost pile that is higher than three feet. Anything higher may be difficult to turn. Turning your compost will ensure it is well mixed and will also provide critical ventilation.
That is all there is to making compost. With a bit of time you will have learned how to make great quality compost for your garden.