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Home » Home Improvement » Yard Equipment Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Jackson Cummings Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 3 Articles Joined: March 30, 2009 Canada There Are Many Misconceptions Surrounding Composting By Jackson Cummings | Submitted On June 18, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Composting your kitchen food scraps and waste as well as grass trimmings is better for the environment as there is less going to the land fill. Although compost is not soil, it does act as a fertilizer by enriching the soil so you can grow hardy and healthy plants. Before you start to compost there are a number of choices you should make. First you need to decide on what type of compost bin to use. Then you need to decide what you will put in the compost bin and the location of your bin. Composting Helps the Environment Composting most certainly helps the environment as well as your flower and vegetable gardens. In fact compost can eliminate the amount of waste you throw out and as well it can enrich soil for your plants to grow healthy and strong. Composting can benefit your garden and the planet (when done on a large scale) in many ways. A lot of people may shy away from composting because of some common myths or misconceptions. Listed below are some of the most common untruths followed by the real information. Composting is creating new dirt. Actually composting is not dirt, soil, or earth but it is humus. This is decayed matter that provides nutrients to soil. Making Your Compost Bin Work It takes a lot of time and effort to compost. Once you have your compost bin set-up all you will only have to add new materials and turn or rotate the piles once in a two day period. Having a compost is too smelly. If your compost bin has a bad odor, something is wrong. You need to ensure there is enough air circulation and the right combination of green and brown foods. If I have a compost in my back yard, animals are going to come and dig through it. If you have a cover for your compost bin and ensure a good layer of brown food (at least one inch) is on the top you will not have any animal control problems. What to Put in the Compost Bin is Important If I don't measure the exact ratio of green to brown food it will not work. Composting is not an exact science. If you add more green food one week and then balance it out with additional brown food the next week that is fine. You will be able to tell with time what your compost pile is lacking or needing. Composting is easy, environmentally friendly, and an inexpensive way to fertilize your lawn, garden, or house plants. With some time and patience your mature compost will be ready to use anywhere from one month to one year. We invite you to read about the Best Garden Composter Reviews at http://www.best-garden-composters.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Jackson_Cummings/2300493 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 15 times Word count: 449 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home Improvement: Yard-Equipment Jackson Cummings Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Yard Equipment Article Feed Yard Equipment Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Small Garden Composters Start With a Beehive Compost Bin How To Choose The Best Compost Bin Garden Composting Bins - 6 Common FAQS Answered The Smith Hawken Biostack Compost Bin - How to Use It Building a Compost Bin - The Number Three Home Compost Bins - A Healthier, Greener Way to Live Benefits of Kitchen Compost Bins The Hows and Whys About Compost Bins Garden Compost Bins - Pitfalls of Recommendations Homemade Compost Bins - Ready for the Garden Recent Articles Cleaning And Maintenance Tips For Your Lawn Mower Lawn Mower Service Make the Best Use of a Leaf Blower Tips On Buying Lawn Mower Parts Standard and Optional Features for Tractors For Sale Lawnmower Types - Pros and Cons Your Seasonal Guide to Lawn Mower Sales Things to Be Kept in Mind While Selecting an Outdoor Power Equipment Distributor Essentials for Automatic Garden Irrigation Systems - A Brief Insight Tips for Securing Commercial Lawn Mowers for Commercial Landscaping Properties EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide