Composting

Composting is nature's way of recycling, turning kitchen and garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. The composting process returns valuable nutrients such as phosphorus, carbon and nitrogen to the soil.

Top 5 Reasons Why YOU Should Compost

1. Why Not? Setting up a backyard composter can cost as little as zero dollars, and maintaining the pile only takes minutes a day.
2. Conserve Water. Adding compost helps break up heavy clay soils and increases water retention.
3. Spread it Around! Finished compost, or hummus, can be used in gardens, on lawns, and mixed with potting soil for planters and hanging baskets.
4. Save Money on artificial fertilizers and pesticides, since compost improves the overall health of your garden.
5. Reduce Your Waste. Up to 1/3 of your household waste is organic, compostable material. This amount increases in the summer, thanks to yard and garden waste.