Bibliograph

How to make and use compost, the ultimate guide, Nicky Scott

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How to make and use compost, the ultimate guide, Nicky Scott

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to make and use compost

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

503933757

Responsibility statement

Nicky Scott

Sub title

the ultimate guide

Summary

This volume presents information about how to produce and make use of compost. Compost is composed of organic materials derived from plants and animals that has been decomposed largely through aerobic decomposition. Compost is rich in nutrients and is beneficial for the land in many ways, including as a soil conditioner, a fertilizer to add vital humus or humic acids, and as a natural pesticide for soil. This guide includes a comprehensive list of what can and can't be composted, concepts and techniques, compost systems, and common problems and solutions. It includes how to: compost food waste safely; get the best out of a Dalek-type plastic composter; making compost from seeds, plants, and cutting; create liquid feed for plants with a wormery; make compost in small areas; and avoid problems such as rats and flies

Table Of Contents

Why make compost? -- How does it work? -- Making successful compost -- Choosing the right composting system -- Composting with worms -- Using your compost -- Community composting -- A-Z guide -- Composting food waste on a large scale -- Composting in schools

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