Wood Magazine 81 by Larry Clayton

Author:Larry Clayton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Wood, Home and hobby woodworker
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Published: 1995-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

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COMPOST: WORTHY WASTE FOR GARDENERS

How it works. Compost piles work by generating intense heat and biological activity, breaking down the materials in the pile into rich, usable, organic matter. Commonly called "black gold," compost aids in soil aeration and drainage. It is especially good for soils with too much clay or sand.

Compost's benefits. Unlike chemical fertilizers, compost minimizes the danger of contaminating water supplies. Instead, it gives nutrients back to the soil. And, just by composting, you can do your part to help relieve overburdened landfills. Today, yard trimmings and food scraps

account for 25 percent of America's municipal solid waste. The "secret ingredients" for a rich compost. Fill your compost bin with any plant or animal product except fats, which decay very slowly. Also, avoid putting in meat, fish, or dairy products. Bacteria and fungi combine to

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WOOD MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 1995

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