We can help make our world a better and healthier place.
In our own little way, we can contribute in reversing the damage done to Mother Nature.
We can start by changing some of our practices at home.
We have to learn how to segregate and dispose of our trash properly to prevent it from causing environmental and health problems.
The compost pile is a way of achieving that.
But what is a compost pile and what can it do to use? How is it done and what are the processes involved in its maintenance? What is a compost pile? If you have plants at home, you probably deal with its falling leaves daily.
In the past, many are burning the dry leaves to deal with the mess.
However, due to its bad effects to the environment, many have turned to composting.
A compost pile is a way of managing decomposable dirt.
Such dirt includes leaves, fruit peels, leftovers and grass cuttings.
You can have this in your backyard to effectively manage decomposable wastes.
Importance of a compost pile: Composts in general are proven effective in many ways.
For one, it improves the quality of the soil.
If the quality of soil improves, the plants planted on it produce better crops as well.
Your plants will surely become healthier.
Composts are also proven to be effective in helping soil recover from toxic runoff and prevent such problems in the future.
How to start your own compost pile? Before you start, check if your local community has regulations regarding composting.
If there is, make sure that you follow it.
The first thing you have to consider is the location.
When choosing a location, see to it that it the area is leveled and that there is a good drainage.
You also have to avoid areas that are directly hit by the rays of the sun.
You should also consider the direction of the wind.
The location should also be accessible to you so that it would be easier for you to get to it.
You will be enticed to use it often if it is easy to get to.
Most importantly, consider your neighbors.
This may not be an ideal sight for them.
To remedy the issue, camouflage your compost pile so that it will not grab attention.
Compost pile maintenance: Make sure that you only add biodegradable materials such as food leftovers, leaves and the like.
If you place leftovers in your pile, it will likely produce unpleasant smell.
To prevent this, add grass cuttings or leaves regularly.
Your compost needs moisture from time to time to speed up the decomposition.
However, do not flood it with water.
The materials in the pile need to be turned once a week as well.
They also need air.
Turning them would allow air to circulate.
Having a compost pile is good.
However, before you start one in your backyard, check your local ordinance for composts.
See to it that you have good location as well.
Most importantly, see to it that you will be able to maintain it properly.