Three Types of Compost for new garden plot with poor soil structure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLpPb1p5qGo
my trash can composter – untouched since July 2019
I totally forgot about this trash can composter- I filled it to the brim by the end of June 2019. I switched over to a Geobin compost bin since then, and it's still not full- if you can swing a compost bin in your yard, it makes composting super easy. Although I didn't feel like emptying it today, I felt like checking it out. The bin has plenty of holes, even in the lid- I do this so that rain can get in there to keep the contents a bit wet. I kept the lid off of it whenever it would rain just so it could get a little boost- compost piles crave moisture. Leaving it alone for over eight months is a good amount of time to let it…
How do I know when compost is ready?
When is compost ready? I add to my cubic yard sized compost bin for a year, then I let it sit for a year. At that point, I scrape away the top layer and underneath is a bunch of the earthy, crumbly stuff- it's awesome! How do you know when it's ready? Here's a few thoughts: -The longer you let compost sit, the further it will break down. -Remove any bits that don't belong, such as produce labels or bits of plastic that made their way in. -Toss any unfinished organic materials in your next compost pile. -It should smell earthy (good!). -The particle size is up to you- sift and screen it down to the size you want... my screen is about 1/2" spacing.