Corn cobs and husks Break up old cobs and bury them near the root systems of your plants. Worms are particularly attracted to corn cobs, and happy worms make for happy gardens. Corn husks break down easily and are a great source of nutrients for the soil. What do farmersRead More →
Grass clippings are a rich source of nitrogen, which feeds the bacteria that help vegetable roots grow well. … Grass clippings are an excellent source of nitrogen for the compost, too. You cannot compost grass clippings on their own: you must add a source of carbon, otherwise the grass remainsRead More →
Most of the time, it is recommended that you use untreated paper for your compost. Newspapers work, despite the ink, as do some types of already recycled paper. What about paper with computer, pen, or marker ink or dyes on it? If the ink used is vegetable-based, soy-based or non-toxic,Read More →
Bury Food Scraps in the Pile Usually, rats are drawn to compost piles because they are easy sources of food. In general, you should never add meat or dairy products to a compost pile because those items are a sure draw for rodents (there is an exception to this ifRead More →
How to get rid of flies and maggots in compost Add more browns. The easiest solution is to simply add more brown material on top. … Stop adding to pile/bin. If you can’t get rid of the flies and maggots, stop feeding them. … Lime the compost. Try raising theRead More →
Fingernails can benefit your plants. … Because it’s a naturally occurring protein, nail clippings will break down in the soil. Microorganisms can consume the nails and turn them into usable nutrients. How do you dispose of nail clippings? Put this item in your garbage for disposal, if you receive curbsideRead More →