All about composting

Compost problems

Compost problems

Also: What are the disadvantages of composting? Can you turn a compost pile too much? The target: To make compost that’s black and crumbly. It mustn’t be too wet or too dry. It mustn’t smell or be infested with flies. The thing about making compost is that it should be easy. After all, we’re only trying
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How do you make a compost activator?

How do you make a compost activator?

Also: Is urine a good compost activator? Should I add dirt to my compost? Can you add sugar to compost? How do you make wood chips compost faster? Can you keep adding to a compost pile? If you’re trying to work out how to make a compost activator, there’s one ingredient that will save you a
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What kind of soil is acidic?

What kind of soil is acidic?

Also: How do I know if soil is acidic? What can you add to soil to make it more acidic? Can you use vinegar to acidify soil? Do coffee grounds acidify soil? Does epsom salt make soil more acidic? Does sawdust make soil acidic? Any kind of soil can be acidic. The most acidic soils
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Is home compost acidic or alkaline?

Is home compost acidic or alkaline?

Also: How do I make compost more acidic? Is multi purpose compost acidic?  How do I reduce the acidity in my compost? Compost that you make at home is unlikely to be alkaline. Home compost will either be slightly acidic or very near neutral. If you have compost that shows an acidic level of lower
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Is green manure any good?

Is green manure any good?

Also: What are green manure crops? What is the best green manure crop? How do you use fava beans as green manure? How long does green manure take to grow? How do you dig in a green manure crop? When should I dig in green manure? What are the disadvantages of green manure? What is
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Is cow manure dangerous to humans?

Is cow manure dangerous to humans?

Also: Can you get sick from cow manure? Is smelling manure bad for you? What can be done with cow dung? What chemicals are in cow manure? Why is cow manure bad for the environment? Is horse or cow manure better for the garden? Is mushroom compost better than cow manure? It would be wise
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