Benefits Of Composting
If you are looking for a way to help the environment and add beautiful, healthy soil to your property, you may want to consider composting. Although this process isn’t for everyone, it can make a world of difference in the quality of soil you use for various projects. Composting can be especially beneficial if you notice you have extremely sandy soil, which is common in our area.
What is Composting?
If you are unfamiliar with composting, it is the recycling of natural plant and food waste that will eventually break down into nutrient-rich soil. This process is beneficial because it results in soil that can be used in your garden, yard, and flower beds. It is important to note that this process takes time and is not for someone who wants a quick way to get extra soil. The process can take many months, from the start to the development of usable soil. It is not uncommon for the process to take up to a year.
How to Compost
If you are interested in composting, the first step is determining what you will use to store your compost material. You can purchase special bins that can be rotated as needed, but that is not necessary. The same results can be achieved with a simple box that is stored outside and gets a large amount of sunlight every day. To start a compost bin, you simply need to take the items you are composting and store them in your box or purchased bin. It is important that you stir or rotate your bin every few weeks.
Items to Compost
It is important that you compost the correct materials to ensure you are creating usable and healthy soil. For example, you cannot compost any form of animal or human waste, dairy products, meat, bones, pesticides, or any kind of fat or grease. The items you should compost include:
- All fruits and vegetables
- Coffee grounds
- Paper tea bags and coffee filters
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Shredded paper and newspaper
If you decide to try composting, we at Challenger Irrigation are here to help keep your flowerbeds, vegetable garden, and lawn properly irrigated. If you are located in Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, or Citrus counties, please call our office to schedule an appointment for us to visit your property today.
