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What is the Right Mix of Ingredients to Spring-up My Composting Pile?

Here are some ideas to get you started today! Depending on where you live (and weather permitting), the early spring season provides an endless supply of ingredients to start a composting pile. 

Which is the most efficient composter? Hands down… hot composters are the most efficient and here is why: The term "hot composting" refers to a method in which microbial activity within the composting pile is optimized, resulting in finished compost faster. If producing compost fast is not something you want… all is good. However, if producing compost fast is what you are looking for… a hot composter is what you will need. With a hot composter, all you will need is the right device and a good set of instructions that will assist you to start composting quickly and easily. ...

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Are we there yet? This February, famed groundhog weather prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter... and how accurate was he, right? We are currently under winter storm Quinlan. However, no matter how long and strong this year's winter has been, spring is around the corner.

Why Adding Compost in Early Spring is Good for your Garden?

Adding compost to your plant and flower beds in early spring is recommended as it helps to retain moisture in root systems and leads to vital growth of your plants. If possible, add a 1-2 inches thick layer of compost to your beds in early spring, rake it, and let it stand for 1-2 weeks before planting. We are already in March, so this is a great time to add compost to your garden.

Zero Waste Strategies & Implementations I am narrowing this week's topic to one... Zero Waste Strategies that are currently being implemented throughout major cities in the U.S.; and how these strategies will affect they way we dispose of the waste that we generate in the near future.