Composting is an excellent method of reducing household waste and creating nutrient-rich soil for gardens. However, compost heaps can pose a potential fire hazard if not managed correctly. Compost fires can occur spontaneously, and once they start, they can be challenging to extinguish. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, compost fires can occur due…
Compost tea is a popular organic fertilizer that is made by steeping compost in water. It is a nutrient-rich liquid that can be sprayed onto plants to boost their growth and health. A key characteristic of compost tea is its foamy appearance, which indicates that the tea is alive with beneficial microorganisms. However, some gardeners…
Introduction If you are composting food waste and garden waste, you are probably wondering how you ensure that nothing dangerous survives the composting process. This is particularly important if you compost meat or animal feces. With that in mind, let’s look at a compost temperature to kill pathogens ( Temp guide lines). Compost needs to…