Composting For Dummies

<p>Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your wallet!</p> <p>Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden? Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into free compost and mulch that’s chock-full of nutrients. From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting an indoor worm-composting operation, Composting For Dummies makes these often intimidating projects easy, fun, and accessible for anyone!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Digging into compost basics — get a handle on the benefits of composting and the tools you’ll need to get started</p> </li> <li> <p>Choosing the best method and location — find the best composting method and location that’s right for you, whether it’s above ground, in a hole, in a container or bin, or even right in your kitchen</p> </li> <li> <p>Building your pile — learn which ingredients can go into your compost pile, what stays out, and how to mix it all up in the right proportions</p> </li> <li> <p>Stepping beyond traditional composting — get the lowdown on vermicomposting (letting worms eat your garbage), growing green manures to compost later, and sheet composting in the same spot you plan to plant</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A step-by-step guide to composting</p> </li> <li> <p>The right gear and tools for the job</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on constructing your own composting containers and bins</p> </li> <li> <p>Materials you can safely compost (and those to avoid)</p> </li> <li> <p>Cover crops to improve your soil now and compost later</p> </li> <li> <p>Recommendations for using your finished compost</p> </li> <li> <p>What worms contribute to your compost</p> </li> <li> <p>Troubleshooting advice if your compost pile isn’t cooperating</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into nutrient-rich compost</p> </li> <li> <p>Build and maintain your own compost bin</p> </li> <li> <p>Use worms to aid in composting, both indoors and out</p> </li> <li> <p>Give your vegetable and flower gardens a boost of energy</p> </li> </ul>