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Composting For Dummies by Cathy Cromell, National Gardening Association (Paperback, 2010)

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Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your wallet! Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden? Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into free compost and mulch that's chock-full of nutrients. From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting an indoor worm-composting operation, Composting For Dummies makes these often intimidating projects easy, fun, and accessible for anyone! Digging into compost basics get a handle on the benefits of composting and the tools you'll need to get started Choosing the best method and location find the best composting method and location that's right for you, whether it's above ground, in a hole, in a container or bin, or even right in your kitchen Building your pile learn which ingredients can go into your compost pile, what stays out, and how to mix it all up in the right proportions Stepping beyond traditional composting get the lowdown on vermicomposting (letting worms eat your garbage), growing green manures to compost later, and sheet composting in the same spot you plan to plant Open the book and find: A step-by-step guide to composting The right gear and tools for the job Tips on constructing your own composting containers and bins Materials you can safely compost (and those to avoid) Cover crops to improve your soil now and compost later Recommendations for using your finished compost What worms contribute to your compost Troubleshooting advice if your compost pile isn't cooperating Learn to: Turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into nutrient-rich compost Build and maintain your own compost bin Use worms to aid in composting, both indoors and out Give your vegetable and flower gardens a boost of energy

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John Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9780470581612
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88429429

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Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
Cathy Cromell, National Gardening Association
Publication Name
Composting for Dummies
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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233mm
Item Width
162mm
Item Weight
330g

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Cathy Cromell, National Gardening Association
Topic
Gardening
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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Composting For Dummies by Cathy Cromell, National Gardening Association (Paperback, 2010)

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