Composting Leaves

[AugustusLarch]

My compost is so big that I stand in it and I am a giant to boot.

Look at my tremendous compost bin.

[waellerbe]

I like the idea of using leaves to produce compost. Creativity has no end.

[swizzlecheeks]

Add hardwood BARK mulch as well. Wood chips are too slow to break down in large amounts. Avoid them. Any vegetation will work. Food scraps. Coffee grounds, eggshells. Avoid meats. Even add worms to the mix. They'll break it down quicker and add vermicompost. Farm animal manure is also good. Use a rototiller to mix quicker. Tip: the larger the pile the more time for it to break down before use, such as 5 Cu. yds..

[keithallenlaw]

Remember that finished compost must be used up. Can't store it

forever. It will loose its punch over time. How much? Get an NPK

tester.

[unclesonnyonutube]

Is horse dung good in compost?

and how much pete moss is too much?

Im going to collect some earthworms tomorrow and try some compost bins to see how that works.... any advice would be great.

[Stormclouds777]

I have a question for you. I have Rabbits and Chickens. Are their droppings better for the garden if put directly on the garden?...or are they better if Composted first? Thank you for your help! :)

[jackinla8]

what about vermin being attracted to the kitchen scraps?

[TogieTung]

I use discarded R.C. pilings(square ones) for my compost corral,much stronger than hardwood & termite resistant.

[gigman7]

Another way to speed up the process is to add some of last years compost to it.

[gigman7]

Think about it. Leaves are what God uses for fertilizer. That's why they are the perfect compost.

[HTCSWEOD]

I wish you had some free ranging chickens to help turn that compost! ("> also they provide a fantastic of activating nitrogen.

Excellent video and nice tips!

[khmerboy6969]

Good video.