You may pause at the thought of getting your own compost bin because of the perception that it is a dirty and messy endeavor to undertake. This is why a quick trip to the local garden centre is so popular as it’s a no hassle way to go but there are many reasons why it’s a great idea to start your own compost pile.
Anyway to start with, yes there is some work involved but the pros far outweigh the cons in this situation.
One of the most obvious advantages to having a compost bin is that you can fill it with food and garden waste which is only getting thrown away anyway so in effect it’s free. This is in contrast to going out and getting the synthetic equivalents from a garden store. Even if you manage to buy the best homemade organic compost on the market can you imagine just how much it’ll cost if you have to cover a large area.
Another good reason for having your own compost is that it can very often contain many more nutrients and minerals compared with the commercial synthetic made products you can buy. Compost also has a longer life to it which adds to the effectiveness of its use. With that being said it makes perfect sense to put in some effort in making compost. yourself.
What many people don’t realize is that fertilizer is basically a food for plants where as compost is a food for the soil. It’s very good for making the soil more erosion proof while improving the retention of water. I can also help to stop soil sticking together too much which can be a problem for plants.
You may still not be swayed by the benefits so far or making your own compost verses buying a synthetic version but as a gardener you should know that apart from the obvious cost saving and improved nutrients you can also tailor your own compost to suit your exact needs. Different plants thrive best with different types on nutrients so it would be very easy with a little research to find out exactly which combination of waste can produce top quality compost that fit your needs exactly.
You can also account for other variables like the type of soil you have and what weeds and pests tend to popup. The right compost can cure all these ailments and make your life a lot easier.
Other benefits to using compost is that it have proven to reduce the likely hood of diseases which can really plague certain types of plants in specific conditions. Compost is very green in terms of the environment because it’s also great at adding carbon to the soil which over time can help to eradicate the excess carbon dioxide in the air which has been connected with global warming. It is also really good at dropping the PH levels in soil and ridding the toxins left by synthetic chemicals which is the reason why farmers use it so much.
As you can see, compost provides no end of benefits to the soil a gardener uses to grow plants and it really is a must with anything to do with gardening. I’ve also pointed out several reasons for making your own compost with a secure compost bin in the backyard or garden. It’s now up to you as to whether you’re up for the challenge.
By the way it’s pretty easy to make compost but you can always get some advice from a local gardener to give you some pointers. That’s exactly what I did when I went looking online and entered gardner St Albans into the search engine to find a long list of gardener’s websites. I then just went ahead and gave one a call and they were very helpful.
