I’m brand new to composting and just did my first garden this year (massive failure), also I’m LD, can’t understand how much of each? Can you tell me like 1 cup grass /1 cup leaves/3 cups veg scraps?
It’s actually easier than that. Add a bunch of brown material like wood chips, paper, or dead leaves (like a 5 gallon bucket). Then just start adding green material until it gives off a scent. Once you get to that point add a little more brown material and rotate. Usually it’s something like 1 5gallon bucket shredded paper to 3 5gallon buckets of kitchen scraps. So 1:3 ratio
You can also use a PH meter to kinda check if your compost is in good shape or if to finish it off by adding brown or green to get it finished. I'm going to try that to see how it works.
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I bought my first compost bin today and can't wait to see the results. I have some used Bounty paper towels and will throw them in whole since they're hard to shred.
Amazon boxes have hardly any cardboard without printing or tape on their surfaces which don't breakdown well. Do you cut out those parts and use what's left or am I wrong about the tape and printing? I heard Home Depot has "Premium Wood Pellet Fuel" for 40 lb. bag for $7.38 . Would that be a good alternative for carbon?
The ink used by most companies now are compostable. Amazon does indicate theirs is. If the tape is plastic, I remove it. If it’s that brown paper tape with the inlaid string, I do compost it. The strings take a lot longer but I’ve never had a problem noticing it. I’ve never heard of those pellets before but I looked them up and since they have a CA warning, I’m assuming they contain chemicals and are not all natural. Have your tried contacting your county to see if they have a mulch program? If they give away wood mulch (many do), that would make the perfect carbon base. Another option that I use a lot is shredded paper from my junk mail or newspapers. Dead leaves are great too if you have some trees on your property
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thanks for the reply. Perhaps these type of pine pellets would be a better choice than the ones used for fuel.....Equine Fresh Bedding Pine Pellets 40 Lb for $11.00. Or chicken coop pine shavings for $16.00 for 15 sq ft. at my local feed store. Anyway, thanks for the video. It was well put together and a lot easier to watch with great information that other videos on the subject are lacking.
@@MrJoseSoplaryou are so welcome. You are on a better track with animal bedding but pine could impact the ph of the soil causing it to be too acidic for plants to grow in. I would see if they have a different type of wood, other than pine
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Are one year old grass clippings a carbon or a nitrogen? Vicky
Fresh grass is nitrogen but after a year, I’d assume the grass clippings will have broken down and become soil. What do they look like right now?
Finally a video that makes me think composting isn’t a full time job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yay! I’m glad it was helpful
I’m brand new to composting and just did my first garden this year (massive failure), also I’m LD, can’t understand how much of each? Can you tell me like 1 cup grass /1 cup leaves/3 cups veg scraps?
It’s actually easier than that. Add a bunch of brown material like wood chips, paper, or dead leaves (like a 5 gallon bucket). Then just start adding green material until it gives off a scent. Once you get to that point add a little more brown material and rotate. Usually it’s something like 1 5gallon bucket shredded paper to 3 5gallon buckets of kitchen scraps. So 1:3 ratio
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I totally get that and thank you for answering 💯❤️
So helpful!!! This should have a million views. ❤❤❤❤
Aww. That’s very kind. I’m glad it was helpful
You can also use a PH meter to kinda check if your compost is in good shape or if to finish it off by adding brown or green to get it finished. I'm going to try that to see how it works.
Great tip. I’ll try that
I recently bought one and put my kitchen waste in it everyday, do I need to add water to it ,little unsure of how to get the best out of it
Only if it looks dry. Make sure to add some kind of brown material like dead leaves, paper, cardboard or wood chips.
Can i use shredded paper that has printed ink on it?
Yes. Most ink these days are made of soy. I’d stay away from any glossy paper though
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I bought my first compost bin today and can't wait to see the results. I have some used Bounty paper towels and will throw them in whole since they're hard to shred.
I do so LOVE my tumbler!! My first year composting & wow… sorry I waited so long!! Thank you for these Great videos ❤❤
I felt the same way. Now I can’t seem to get enough!
very helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Amazon boxes have hardly any cardboard without printing or tape on their surfaces which don't breakdown well. Do you cut out those parts and use what's left or am I wrong about the tape and printing? I heard Home Depot has "Premium Wood Pellet Fuel" for 40 lb. bag for $7.38 . Would that be a good alternative for carbon?
The ink used by most companies now are compostable. Amazon does indicate theirs is. If the tape is plastic, I remove it. If it’s that brown paper tape with the inlaid string, I do compost it. The strings take a lot longer but I’ve never had a problem noticing it. I’ve never heard of those pellets before but I looked them up and since they have a CA warning, I’m assuming they contain chemicals and are not all natural. Have your tried contacting your county to see if they have a mulch program? If they give away wood mulch (many do), that would make the perfect carbon base. Another option that I use a lot is shredded paper from my junk mail or newspapers. Dead leaves are great too if you have some trees on your property
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thanks for the reply. Perhaps these type of pine pellets would be a better choice than the ones used for fuel.....Equine Fresh Bedding Pine Pellets 40 Lb for $11.00. Or chicken coop pine shavings for $16.00 for 15 sq ft. at my local feed store. Anyway, thanks for the video. It was well put together and a lot easier to watch with great information that other videos on the subject are lacking.
@@MrJoseSoplaryou are so welcome. You are on a better track with animal bedding but pine could impact the ph of the soil causing it to be too acidic for plants to grow in. I would see if they have a different type of wood, other than pine
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thank you for the advice! I will do that and subscribe.
@@MrJoseSoplarThanks for the sub!
Just bought a dual tumbler composter- thanks for all the info!
Hope you enjoy it!
I've heard to add water. Is that correct?
Yes, if it’s dry. Where I live it’s rains a lot and is humid so I never actually have to add water.
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super informative, thanks!
My pleasure. I really love the lazy way of doing it rather than all that math lol
Nice video
Thank u 😊
Excellent video - well done!
Many thanks!
I use a bokashi method . I plan to bury in place in my beds.
I have never heard of that before. I just did a quick search on it and it sounds very interesting. I’m going to check that out.
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I have done that around newly transplanted trees with good success