{"id":6473,"date":"2021-12-02T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutmps.com\/?p=6473"},"modified":"2023-12-21T21:21:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:21:58","slug":"how-to-compost-at-home-step-by-step-guide-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/blog\/how-to-compost-at-home-step-by-step-guide-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Compost at Home | Step by Step Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the subject of sustainability<\/a> gains popularity across Canada, more Canadians are learning how to compost at home.<\/p>\n

Working with as many plants as we do, we\u2019ve come to recognize that the composting process<\/a> at home doesn\u2019t need to be stressful. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of compostable materials growing in your garden.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss some home composting tips and explain how to make compost soil at home.<\/p>\n

At Home Composting Made Easy<\/h2>\n

Composting is the simple process of turning biodegradable matter into nutrient-rich food for your plants. Whether you\u2019re learning how to make compost from kitchen waste or garden clippings, the result is the same \u2013 nourished plants.<\/p>\n

When starting to compost, the most important rules to follow are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Rotate compostable materials, adding kitchen waste one day and yard waste the next, etc.<\/li>\n
  2. Mix compost once a week to stir the bottom layer into the new ones. This helps it break down more quickly and reduces the smell.<\/li>\n
  3. Compost should remain about the consistency of a damp sponge. If it\u2019s too wet, add dry material and vice versa.<\/li>\n
  4. When your compost is ready to use, it will be dark in colour and crumbly inconsistency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Have questions about at-home composting? Contact our team<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

    List of Compostable Items You Might Find at Home<\/h2>\n

    Learning how to compost at home isn\u2019t as complex as one might think. Once you can answer the question, \u201cHow does composting work?\u201d, all you need are the compostable materials.<\/p>\n

    In Ontario, the list of compostable items includes:<\/p>\n