Composting Indoors

Composting Indoors can be done. The advantages of doing this is that the temperature doesn't become really cold inside, therefore giving you the advantage of your compost not slowing  down as much as it normally would if it were outside in the cooler air. Although it will still slow down to some extent.

There are two different types of composting. One is called aerobic, and another is vermicompostig. The latter makes use of worms, whereas the other does not. With aerobic, you need to turn the compost to aerate it every so often.
I'd choose aerobic, and just turn the soil occasionally for good aeration. 

Composting Indoors can be a bucket of some type used somewhere in an inconspicuous spot. Perhaps an empty space in an apartment that needs something added to it because it's just there.I think sometimes anyone can get a little carried away and put anything into the compost, so remember no meat, fat, or stuff like that. Food scraps are okay,you just exclude meat and fat.

Remember to add holes to the container for your Indoor Compost. This is why one with a plastic bag works best . Putting it on some type of tray helps collect any extra drainage, and be sure to empty that excess water every do often . Having your Indoor Compost tucked away somewhere indescreet is best, to eliminate any excess odor from the scraps, and minimalist any spillage, should it get knocked over somehow. 

Having an Indoor Compost would be able to save anyone precious time, and items that would otherwise be in the landfill. Plus it would still be doing some work in the cooler months. Composting Indoors is something that probably would never have been thought of several years ago. Most likely because  people were worried about the aroma, flies , and other minor issues. Today, there are many ways to avoid those issues, and have the convenience of an Indoor Compost. Be sure to add a tight firing lid to keep the aroma
down. And add holes for aeration, and to keep it less odorous. It should only have a soil
sort of aroma to it . You may want to incorporate an Indoor Compost and have a compost
outdoors for nice days when you can more easily get outside and use the indoor with the
of  a plastic bag for convenience on rainy days or cold days. You then be able to tie up the
plastic bag, and carry it to the outdoor compost and mix it in on a nice day.

I hope my readers have really enjoyed the newest article. I've enjoyed researching it. Thank you for your continued support.

Tips for Indoor Composting- www.thespruce.com
Indoor Composting 101 (and how to get started)-www.bobvila.com
How to Compost Indoors-www.wikihow.com


To all Moms- Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Enjoy gardening and relaxing.







MRBD
2013




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