| Due to global warming problems encountered | | | | is to hold the fully decayed compost. |
| today, various measures on how to improve the | | | | 4. Having a freestanding pile or pit - This option is |
| Earth's condition are a must to be implemented. | | | | for homeowners who have a wide vacant lot at |
| The idea of recycling today is not simply a choice | | | | least a few hundred meters away from the |
| to be made but rather a necessity. One way you | | | | house structure. This is important because this |
| can help the environment is to learn how to make | | | | system is the one most likely to attract pests |
| your own compost pile. | | | | and rodents. However, if it is maintained properly, |
| Through this system, you can benefit from many | | | | it can be the most inexpensive and most |
| things. One of which is that you can minimize the | | | | convenient method to create compost. |
| waste in your home. The pile can also be a means | | | | Alternatively, before finalizing your decision on |
| to have rich soil and great source of natural | | | | which system to implement in your home, you |
| fertilizer for your plants. Thus, you get to | | | | must inquire from appropriate local agencies |
| accumulate monetary savings through many | | | | whether there are sponsorship programs |
| ways. On the other hand, such benefits can only | | | | regarding building a compost pile. There are some |
| be enjoyed if you have the correct type of | | | | locations wherein certain outfits provide residents |
| composting system. For starters, below are some | | | | with bins or give minimal financial aid. |
| pointers on how you can be a success in starting | | | | Other things you have to keep in mind include |
| and maintaining a compost pile. | | | | proper layering and selection of materials to be |
| There are so many composting systems available, | | | | put in the pile. Some items you should not include |
| which can range from do-it-yourself measures to | | | | in your pile are meat, bones, fish craps, perennial |
| ready-made solutions. Below are some of the | | | | weeds, diseased plants, fruit peelings and rinds and |
| most commonly used systems: | | | | black walnut leaves. These materials will attract |
| 1. Using a store bought tumbler with built-in crank | | | | pests or contain pesticide residue. Thus, the |
| - You can purchase containers from a garden and | | | | compost itself would become too unhealthy to be |
| lawn store. These are relatively more expensive | | | | used as fertilizer. Some preferable biodegradable |
| than other bins. But if you lack the time yet need | | | | materials to be used are chopped leaves, |
| an immediate solution for composting, having | | | | eggshells, lettuce leaves, coffee grounds, wood |
| these to contain your compost would be | | | | ash and sawdust. Alternate the layers basically |
| preferable as these are very easy to handle. | | | | this way - waste, soil and manure. Repeat layering |
| 2. Making your own cylinder - The most common | | | | until you have created at least a 3-feet tall pile. |
| material used for this container is chicken wire. | | | | Main maintenance tips for your compost to be at |
| This is relatively cheaper but the process of | | | | its excellent condition would comprise of turning |
| making the bin would take up so much of your | | | | the pile with rake or pitchfork once a week, |
| time. But if you can dedicate as much attention to | | | | ensuring the pile has sufficient shade, and sprinkling |
| this project, then this would be a favorable means | | | | little amount of water on the top layer. These |
| to create compost containers. | | | | simple care tips would make your pile bountiful of |
| 3. Utilizing three wooden bins - This system is | | | | beneficial organisms, thus hastening the process |
| mainly comprised of placing three wooden bins | | | | of having nourishing fertilizer and rich soil. |
| adjacent one another. Each of the bins has | | | | These mechanisms are great ways to have a |
| specific purpose. The first one is for holding the | | | | natural source of keeping your garden healthy. At |
| new materials. The second one is to hold the | | | | the same time, you are improving the condition of |
| partially decomposed materials. And the third one | | | | the environment in your little way. |