Compost – Page 3 – Bovees, where the growing begins!

Best Compost Aerator – Which Compost Turner?

June 19, 2021January 5, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

Compost aerators, sometimes called compost turners are simple garden tools that help speed the decomposition of compost by mixing it.

Composting is a great way to recycle your yard waste and kitchen scraps, but it takes time.

If you turn the compost periodically, you’ll speed the decomposition process and get the finished compost sooner.

Aerating your compost offers myriad different benefits, most notably accelerating decomposition in your compost pile. Aerating aka turning your compost pile makes a world of a difference in making compost within 4 – 8 weeks rather than 6 – 8 months, and here’s why!

Every pile of compost needs a periodic influx of oxygen to activate the bacteria. If the bacteria feel sluggish due to a reduced oxygen supply, your compost heap may decompose slower, at lower temperatures, and possibly emit odor.

Can You Compost Rice?

April 19, 2022January 3, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

If you’ve prepared plenty of rice for a dinner party and have loads leftover and don’t know what to do with it, you may be wondering, can you compost rice the same way you would compost other kitchen waste.

So, to answer to the question, is rice compostable, yes, rice is compostable and while rice is an organic matter and both cooked and uncooked rice — whether it be white or brown rice — will break down in the compost bin, it can still be tricky to accomplish the process of composting rice.

And, it is recommended to compost cooked rice as well as uncooked rice at home only if you are an experienced composter and compost frequently because composting uncooked rice can attract pests, while composting cooked rice can breed harmful bacteria. Worms love rice.

Is Wax Paper Compostable or Biodegradable?

November 30, 2021January 3, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

If the paper is soybean based, then it is compostable

Wax paper is a common kitchen accessory and its waterproof, moisture-resistance quality makes it perfect to wrap your food to prevent it from becoming soggy. And, apart from being used to wrap food, wax paper also has other uses such as for baking purposes, rolling dough, to line drawers, as a microwave protector, to unstick zippers, as a fast funnel, etc.

Why Is My Compost Clumping into Balls?

January 14, 2022January 3, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

Composting is often a natural process that happens in the backyard if you let a bunch of leaves pile up. It’s not an exact science but there is a way to perfect the process of recycling organic matter to make fertilizer. It is incredibly useful in reducing waste, cutting methane emissions, conserving water, and also improving soil health in organic farming.

Eggshells in Compost Can You Compost Egg Shells?

June 15, 2023January 3, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

Is there anything that eggs aren’t good for? Your hair, your skin, your heart, weight loss—the list is seemingly endless!

But wait, can you compost eggshells?

Well, turns out that eggs can be pretty great for your garden, too—provided you compost them right.

Composting eggshells requires a proper process of composting to be followed. This may seem like quite an unnecessary expenditure of labor and effort; however, eggshells provide numerous benefits to your garden, from being a great source of calcium to keeping pesky visitors away, while also being cheap, eco-friendly, and organic, and easily available.

And no one’s really complaining about the eggs Benedict for breakfast, either. While we’re on the subject of breakfast, don’t forget that you can use the remnants from your early morning cup of Joe by adding your coffee grounds and any coffee filters to your compost heap.

Citrus In Compost – Can You Compost Orange Peels?

March 31, 2022January 3, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

We create a lot of waste in our kitchens, and a common question is, can you compost orange peels and lemon peels?

Orange peels and lemon peels, are both citrus, and can be safely put onto the compost heap.

Instead of sending them to a landfill, you can do everyone a favor. Let’s talk about that.

Can You Compost Bread?

January 14, 2022January 3, 2021 by Grow with Bovees

Adding compost is an excellent way to improve the texture of the sand and clay in your garden soil and it also helps to add microorganisms that produce nutrients for the plants. According to the National Resources Defense Council, around 40% of the food purchased by households is thrown away and sent to landfills.