I accidentally created a compost bin a few weeks ago. While raking leaves from my front lawn, I completely filled my 45-gallon trash can. Because the leaves were wet from a recent rain, I scooped (raked) them directly into the trash can with no liners or bags. Suddenly I had the "ah ha" moment and my compost bin was born.
You see, I don't have "dirt" in my yard. Rather, I have Yazoo Clay, which needs all the nourishment it can get. By springtime I should be able to supplement my landscaping with nutrient-rich compost from my fall leaves and other organic materials. In addition to enriching my "soil", composting is good for the "soul".
Doing good things for the planet can start in your own back yard!
If you are interested in composting, refer to this list of suitable materials.
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Yazoo clay? Never heard of it! We have adobe soil which is great if you want to make bricks!! Harder than heck to dig into. Good luck with your composting.
Thanks for the tips Pat... We've got a sandy clay soil here in the Pinehurst NC area and the predominant leaf here are pine needles, which makes a wonderful ground cover, actually does very little to enhance for the soil quality.
The first house we ever owned previously belonged to a woman from Thailand. She had the best dirt I had ever seen. When I planted my first ever garden, I was shocked at the results! I had enough extra food for the entire neighborhood. The neighbor told me that the woman threw fish, shredded newspapers, peelings from fruits and vegetables, among numerous other things. Whether she had proportions or not, I never discovered, but she certainly had the knack!
Yazoo clay might be similar to adobe soil. It is mucky when wet and cracks when dry. Horrible for our foundations, too.
Pat ~ great post! Amzing how things happen. Happy posting, I mean composting!
Some of our best ideas come to us by accident. I love your thoughts about being good for the soul.
Hi Pat. Interesting.
I look forward to buying a home with a yard so we can begin gardening...
Thanks for writing,
Ken
Monique, you are so bright, I have to wear shades!
Sharon, it is so great to see your smiling face. Thanks for the thought.
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