Simple Composting

If you aren't already making compost, you'll be amazed at how easy it is. Try out this plan and then you tell us how hard you worked. This will help you to save your money to buy the compost from the local shops. Meanwhile, this compost is really organic.

1. Watch your neighbors bagging their fall leaves. (Be a good neighbor)

2. Offer to take the bags of leaves from your hard-working neighbors before they drag the bags to the curb. If you're too shy or proud to ask for bags of leaves and grass, snitch them after dark. No one will report you if you get caught.

3. Bring the bags home, poke some holes in the sides (near the top and bottom) to let oxygen and some water in and carbon dioxide and excess water out. Moisten the leaves thoroughly.

4. Scoop up a shovelful or two of garden soil and pour the soil into the bags.

5. Mix by shaking or rolling the bag. Mix again occasionally every few weeks and moisten the leaves when they dry out.

6. In 2 to 3 months, pour out the dark, crumbly stuff inside. Technically speaking, this is "leaf mold." But for simplicity's sake, call it "compost" and use it as a mulch, soil amendment and fertilizer in your garden. About a half-inch to an inch layer on top of the soil will feed your plants, prevent plant diseases, suppress weeds, and conserve water.

source:www.organicgardening.com