Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your
wallet!


Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden?
Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and
more into free compost and mulch that's chock-full of nutrients.
From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting
an indoor worm-composting operation, Composting For Dummies makes
these often intimidating projects easy, fun, and accessible for
anyone!






Digging into compost basics get a handle on the benefits
of composting and the tools you'll need to get started





Choosing the best method and location find the best
composting method and location that's right for you, whether it's
above ground, in a hole, in a container or bin, or even right in
your kitchen





Building your pile learn which ingredients can go into
your compost pile, what stays out, and how to mix it all up in the
right proportions





Stepping beyond traditional composting get the lowdown on
vermicomposting (letting worms eat your garbage), growing green
manures to compost later, and sheet composting in the same spot you
plan to plant






Open the book and find:






A step-by-step guide to composting





The right gear and tools for the job





Tips on constructing your own composting containers and bins





Materials you can safely compost (and those to avoid)





Cover crops to improve your soil now and compost later





Recommendations for using your finished compost





What worms contribute to your compost





Troubleshooting advice if your compost pile isn't
cooperating






Learn to:






Turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into
nutrient-rich compost





Build and maintain your own compost bin





Use worms to aid in composting, both indoors and out





Give your vegetable and flower gardens a boost of energy