How To Compost At Your Log Home

 Composting can be a great way to cut down on your daily waste, and what better way is there to pay back the beautiful environment that you live in than composting?

For you log home owners, composting in your backyard will give you nutrient rich soil that can be used to feed your gardens and your laws, and all you need to do is start separating your garbage.

How do I get started?

The first thing you’ll need to do is designate a spot in your backyard that’s a bit off the beaten path, but not too far away so you won’t want to visit it a few times a week. You’ll need a shady spot that doesn’t get too wet. You can pick up a compost bin from a hardware or gardening store, or even online. All that’s left is to add your compost materials!

What gets composted?

You can compost food scraps, like lemon peels, eggshells, coffee grounds, nutshells, and teabags. Add into the compost bin newspaper scraps, yard clippings, and withered flowers. You should start out with about ¼ green material (food scraps) and ¾ brown material (lawn clippings and debris).

What are the next steps?

All that’s left is to water the compost bin once a week, and keep it covered. Don’t forget to mix it!

When is it ready to use?

You can start using your composted material when it’s dark and crumbles in your hand. The amount of time it takes will depend on what you compost (larger materials take longer to break down, but if you chop everything up before adding it to the pile, it’ll be ready to go sooner). All that’s left to do is enjoy the lush garden that your compost bin has helped to produce!

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