Woo's Worms
General Composting
Starting a Project
My purpose is to give you some basic information without getting into too much detail. Use a google search or links below to get more information. Reasons to start a composting project are many. You may be new to gardening and want the advantages of compost. You may be interested in doing your part to save the earth by reducing waste going to landfills. You may be an active composter wanting to try a new method. You may have failed in the past and want to start over. Whatever your reason - do some research and ask others for advice.
Items for consideration:
How much can I spend?
What type of composting do I want to do? Open or contained?
Am I interested in vermicomposting?
Are there any legal considerations where I live?
Will neighbors have a problem with this project?
What is the best location for composting in my yard or facility?
What are my physical limitations?
What are the benefits of this project?
Are there any disadvantages of this project?
Are there critters in the area that will be a potential problem?
How fast do I need results?
How much compost material is readily available for the project?
What is the time commitment to start the project?
What is the time commitment to maintain the project?
What can be done to speed up the composting process?
Will I follow through with this project?
Helpful Links include:
How to use worm castings?
- Mix with potting soil when potting plants
- Mix with water to make Worm Compost Tea (See information at the right.)
- Put a handful in the hole when planting outside.
- Mix with soil when setting up a new raised bed garden
- Put a layer on the top of the soil before planting shallots, onions, or garlic.
- Put tablespoon in hole when planting bulbs.
- Top dress potted plants or garden plants about every six weeks.
- Put some on your lawn when reseeding
- Remember you can't burn your plants no matter how much you use.
- Use Vermicompost instead of those harsh chemicals. Keep our earth green.
Go to Vermicomposting experiments to see results of using this compost.
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