How to Compost and Make Use of an Organic Fertilizer

One of the first things an organic gardener should learn is how to compost, as composting is the easiest and cheapest way to obtain an organic fertilizer. So if the question is “How to compost?” then what is the answer? Actually, composting is relatively simple. All you have to do to make your own organic fertilizer is collect biodegradable items from your garbage container and yard and keep them in a composting bin or pile. Items that are biodegradable include weeds, grass, seaweed, tea bags, scraps, and sweepings from your floor, among other things.

Now That You Know How to Compost, How Do You Make Organic Fertilizer?

Although knowing how to compost is the first step in making organic fertilizer, it is also important to know how to make your compost pile break down into high-quality soil. One way to ensure high quality is to water the compost as you would your garden. You should also periodically add new scraps to the pile to keep it going. If you want your compost to grow in a short amount of time, make sure you add both green and brown scraps. Green and brown scraps provide carbon and nitrogen to your compost. In addition, your collection of scraps should be mixed rather than layered. Mixing the compost pile will prevent the compost from packing down and will supply you with good fertilizers in a shorter time.

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