Compost Tip: Create Nutrient-Rich Compost at Home

Creating your own nutrient-rich compost at home is an excellent way to enhance your garden’s fertility and reduce waste. To make compost, start by collecting kitchen scraps like fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Avoid meat, dairy, and oily items as they can attract pests. Combine these kitchen scraps with yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and small branches. Turn the compost pile regularly to aerate it and promote decomposition. Within a few months, you’ll have dark, crumbly compost that can be used as a soil amendment or mulch in your garden. The compost will enrich your soil, improve its structure, retain moisture, and provide essential nutrients to your plants. By composting at home, you not only reduce landfill waste but also create a sustainable and cost-effective solution for a thriving garden.