This is the final blog post in the backyard composting series.Make the most out of your backyard compost with compost teas and compost extracts.  Eliminate the need for synthetic fertilizers in your home garden. Brew Compost Teas and Extracts for a thriving garden In the typical backyard, it is likely that your space limits you … Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Your Backyard Home Compost

Don't risk losing your soil microbes!! <strong ">This is the eighth post in the backyard composting series.Once you've created high quality compost in your backyard, properly storing it is important to preserve the active microorganisms. Below is a list of considerations to help you keep amazing compost alive until you're ready to eat it. 4 considerations … Continue reading How to Store Your Compost to Preserve its Quality

This is the seventh post in the backyard composting series.At one time or another, you will build a compost pile the experiences some or all of these common issues.  Knowing the likely cause or your struggles will lead you to the solution.   Top 6 Backyard Composting Issues and How to Fix them My pile is not … Continue reading Troubleshooting Common Composting Struggles

This is the sixth post in the backyard composting series.Turning your compost pile is important for several reasons.  Knowing when and how to turn your backyard compost pile will improve your success.  Speeding up the process and maintaining the growth of the beneficial microorganisms! signs your compost pile is ready to be turned Temperature:  Thermophilic (hot) … Continue reading When to Turn Your Backyard Compost Pile

This is the fourth post in the backyard composting series. When building a compost pile, taking the carbon and nitrogen ratios of the materials you are adding is important to achieve thermophilic composting. Here is a quick reference guide for readily available organic material. Common Compost Materials And Their Corresponding C:N Ratio Browns = High … Continue reading C:N Ratios for Commonly Available Materials

This is the third post in the backyard composting series. For some, collecting enough organic waste to build a larger compost pile is a challenge.  This list of resource ideas should help you gather enough material for your pile. Local arborist woodchips Leaves (your own, neighbors, city leaf pickup program) Coffee grounds from coffee shops (your … Continue reading Finding Materials to Build A Compost Pile with the Proper C:N Ratio

This is the second post in the backyard composting series.How big of an area will I need?Home composting doesn't have to take up a huge area to be successful.   The goal is to have a pile that is roughly 3ft x 3ft x 3ft or similarly a 4ft tall gravity pile.  This size will help … Continue reading Choosing a Location for Your Backyard Composting System

This is one post in a series dedicated to backyard composting.  Make sure to subscribe to the blog to be notified of new posts. Backyard composting benefits Backyard composting provides a multitude of benefits. Everything from saving money, improving soil health and health of the planet.  Below is a list of the some of the … Continue reading Benefits of Composting at Home