Traditional Outdoor Composting

Composting is usually an important part of any organic lawncare or gardening effort. Compost is the result of composting - a process by which microogranisms breakdown organic matter. A compost pile is typically comprised of yard waste and kitchen scraps - although a variety of biodegradable materials will work. A good place online to learn more about composting is howtocompost.org - a site useful for begineers who just want to make a good compost pile or advanced composters who want to analyze nitrogen:carbon ratios for speedy compost!

Vermicomposting

While traditional composting is usually achieved through the use of a pile or outside bin, composting can also be done in your home! How so? Well, worm composters are an inexpensive way to reduce food scraps to rich compost (termed vermicomoposting). The result of your effort can be transferred outside to vegetable or flower gardens or donated to a friend in need of rich compost. Hop on over to the Savy Gardener worm composting webpage to learn more about worm composting!

To learn more locally, consider attending the Lucas Soil and Water Organic Lawncare Clinic.