There are probably other sites and sources of information but Garden Organic is the one I use a lot.
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It is the natural process of decomposition,that happens in Nature from which the soil is derived ,
for example a tree produces most of it own soil during its life time ,with the leaves its discards which fall on the ground ,and rots
the worms and the bugs eat it and their excrement is the black top soil mixed with other organic wastes
WE COPY THAT for composting or mulching
a compost heap is a good thing for a household because it accommodates organic wastes that other wise would have gone to land fills and 70 % of landfill pollution comes from organic wastes that people put in with their trash.
and the compost is useful t have in the garden for flower pot or the garden itself
COMPOSTING
First of all we have to classify trash at least keep the organic to one side ,like in a plastic bin with a lid ,
the permanent stuff like glass plastics ,can go to the landfill or we make a hole of a few square meters and make our own landfill ,every so often cover with sand and compact it .
As long as the organics are gone the production of harmful bacteria is next to none ,
Only things like batteries are very bad in the soil.
Don`t burn it ,that is very bad for the air .
if you are in a apartment ,if you have a balcony get a big plastic bin drill some holes in the side and lid ,
and add a bit of sand now and again to put over the trash ,you should really stir or move the stuff at times to aerate it and ensure that the decomposition is overall ,keep moist
there are special compost bins you can get for apartments ,best to keep on the balcony where there is airflow.
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a general note on compost
bones,tree trunks,cardboard,egg... clothes(if they are organic),poop,leaves,kitchen waste,food scraps,newspaper,
kitty litter
All can be put on the compost heap
as long as you seal it with a covering of leaves .or put a piece of plastic on top ,
keep it moist and in the shade ,it will then get hot enough to kill all parasites
the worms will develop,and take care of everything ,the moisture helps decomposition
the plastic keeps in the moisture and protects the worms from predators .like chickens ,birds armadillos,and even dogs .i have seen going in to eat my worm culture
you could add a bit of lime now and again
to make the process more potent
HOW
make the compost in a shallow hole ,so that it retains more humidity,
about 2 square meters is good ,and have it under a tree or put a little roof over i t,which does not have to be water proof ,so a palm thatch is enough,
and make sure the garden sprinkler gets there or spray some water on it ,at least once a week,don`t have it water logged or the worms will drown or leave
RECYCLING
Cardboard is also acceptable for recycling
so is glass if you classify it in colors,and
aluminum cans
MULCHING
we cover the ground of our vegetable plot ,with a thick layer of organic material like leaves ,saw dust ,news paper .,the thicker the better the composting process will turn it in to black topsoil
Which is the same principal as composting but it includes the whole garden surface instead of in only the compost heap
The top part of the soil where the topsoil is being produced houses a world or micro biotic life.
The humidity is preserved underneath and promotes the development of worms(there exists no better compost than their excrements)and a variety of micro biotic life which together with the mulch produce more topsoil.
the mulch also keeps the ground temperature even and guards against the impact of the rain ,which would other wise brings salt to the surface if on unprotected land
Mulch also prevents the soil from drying out because of the sun and, lay it open to wind erosion.
Source(s)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MULCHING READ
the Permaculture designers manual by Bill Mollison,which cost about 40 dollars.
and is the best all round book you can get,on Environmental design,.(tagiari publishing, tagariadmin@southcom.com.au) 14% 1 Vote