Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting (Third Edition)Transform leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into gardener’s gold! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to turn household garbage and backyard refuse into nutrient-filled compost that can nourish your soil and promote a thriving garden. You’ll soon be saving money, minimizing waste, and enjoying bountiful harvests. |
Contents
| 1 | |
2 Why Compost? | 8 |
3 How Decomposition Works | 12 |
4 Compostable Materials Are All Around You | 22 |
5 Activators Get Things Cooking | 41 |
6 Composting Methods to Stimulate Your Imagination | 49 |
7 Bins Barrels and Tumblers | 72 |
8 What to Consider Before Building a Compost Pile | 88 |
9 Methods to Speed Decomposition | 97 |
10 Composting Concerns | 109 |
11 The End Product and How to Use It | 124 |
12 The Times They Are AChangin | 144 |
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Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting (Third Edition) Stu Campbell No preview available - 1998 |
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