We need to add compost or fertiliser to the soil in our garden to spruce it up since it needs a boost when the existing nutrients in the soil gets absorbed by the plants.
The composting of waste materials either by making use of kitchen waste or garden waste like dry leaves rotting wood etc provides a natural system of 'reuse', ultimately by returning the nutrients to the soil...I personally use up all kitchen waste like vegetable peels,fruit peels,prawn shells,fish waste etc etc combined with garden waste ,dry leaves and soil to make compost at home. It can be done in a plastic tub by layering the materials with a layer of garden soil.
please add more ideas for making compost at home since this is not only good for the plants but also a way of controlling pollution!
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It doesnt matter if you have garden space or not, you still can make compost at home using earthenware pots , this way even the garbage problem we see in cities will be solved since most of the kitchen waste is being converted into compost...
Guys I'm expecting a lot of threads from you all since it is a very impotant topic to be discussed.
Why dont you begin by adding some information on the important topic yourself ? :)
I have added few points earlier. Ok. Let me share something now. Now a days, many manures and fertilizers are beign used for cultivation. Most of these have harmful effects. Some fertilizers need to be banned.For all these, composit is a better solution for a healthier society.
Yes that is the whole idea of making compost at home so that we are using the natural products that nature provides. It is the healthier and cheaper option for any plant and especially for those grown in flower pots . There is a lot of satisfaction and happiness in making your own compost at home and growing healthy plants. And going by the fact that plants need to be re-potted at least once in 18 months or in some cases 2 years, making your own compost is quite economical.
Ushaji you are correct regarding the composition of a compost. Just remember that your compost should not contain any plastic material or polythin bags. It makes soil poisonous.
Yes that's correct :) , we have to take care not to have any plastic material while making compost at home .I was told by a horticulturist that one can add a couple of old small AAA or AA batteries that we use and throw...this is supposed to be good for soil and also add all tablets and pills that are past the date..
I have used expired medicines but never heard of using old batteries. That's a great way of recycling the batteries as well, have you ever used it? And how to use them, like just throw the batteries in the whole pile and then remove the shells after the compost is done??
AAA+ battery is a good for soil - I did not know this . Kya idea diya hai friend.
I am happy to inform you that I have decided to make composit this weejend. You guys can give me valuable suggestions.
Well, to start with, get a huge Earthern pot and some soil. The pot to make the culture and the soil to layer with the food and kitchen waste! :)
AAA+ battery is a good for soil - I did not know this . Kya idea diya hai friend.
I am happy to inform you that I have decided to make composit this weejend. You guys can give me valuable suggestions.
Well, to start with, get a huge Earthern pot and some soil. The pot to make the culture and the soil to layer with the food and kitchen waste! :)
Congrats for giving valuable tips. Shall I add Expired medicines and batteries?
AAA+ battery is a good for soil - I did not know this . Kya idea diya hai friend.
I am happy to inform you that I have decided to make composit this weejend. You guys can give me valuable suggestions.
Well, to start with, get a huge Earthern pot and some soil. The pot to make the culture and the soil to layer with the food and kitchen waste! :)
Congrats for giving valuable tips. Shall I add Expired medicines and batteries?
I wouldn't recommend adding them in the beginning stages because the decomposition process takes some time , so start with adding waste food and veggie, fruit peels etc. that has been cut finely between layers of soils. Give it a week or two and then add those medicines and batteries in later layers. You need to give time for decomposition process to start and also make sure that the layers remain moist, so sprinkle water over it if you find it dry. Hope this helps.
AAA+ battery is a good for soil - I did not know this . Kya idea diya hai friend.
I am happy to inform you that I have decided to make composit this weejend. You guys can give me valuable suggestions.
Well, to start with, get a huge Earthern pot and some soil. The pot to make the culture and the soil to layer with the food and kitchen waste! :)
Congrats for giving valuable tips. Shall I add Expired medicines and batteries?
I wouldn't recommend adding them in the beginning stages because the decomposition process takes some time , so start with adding waste food and veggie, fruit peels etc. that has been cut finely between layers of soils. Give it a week or two and then add those medicines and batteries in later layers. You need to give time for decomposition process to start and also make sure that the layers remain moist, so sprinkle water over it if you find it dry. Hope this helps.
Ok this weekend I will start the process. I will let you know once when it is completed.
Ushaji you are correct regarding the composition of a compost. Just remember that your compost should not contain any plastic material or polythin bags. It makes soil poisonous.
Yes that's correct :) , we have to take care not to have any plastic material while making compost at home .I was told by a horticulturist that one can add a couple of old small AAA or AA batteries that we use and throw...this is supposed to be good for soil and also add all tablets and pills that are past the date..
I have used expired medicines but never heard of using old batteries. That's a great way of recycling the batteries as well, have you ever used it? And how to use them, like just throw the batteries in the whole pile and then remove the shells after the compost is done??
How did you used the expired medicines? Did you dissolve them in water before putting them in the soil or did you simply threw it in the soil? Do you have any idea of whether every kinds of medicine can be used? I mean there are some medicines which are considered very strong.
Ushaji you are correct regarding the composition of a compost. Just remember that your compost should not contain any plastic material or polythin bags. It makes soil poisonous.
Yes that's correct :) , we have to take care not to have any plastic material while making compost at home .I was told by a horticulturist that one can add a couple of old small AAA or AA batteries that we use and throw...this is supposed to be good for soil and also add all tablets and pills that are past the date..
I have used expired medicines but never heard of using old batteries. That's a great way of recycling the batteries as well, have you ever used it? And how to use them, like just throw the batteries in the whole pile and then remove the shells after the compost is done??
In fact kalyani, whenever I have a used battery, I just stick into one of the pots, just dig out the top soil and place it under it, it decomposes and mixes with the soil.It is supposed to be very good for pest attack - I mean to prevent pests from attacking the plant..
Ushaji you are correct regarding the composition of a compost. Just remember that your compost should not contain any plastic material or polythin bags. It makes soil poisonous.
Yes that's correct :) , we have to take care not to have any plastic material while making compost at home .I was told by a horticulturist that one can add a couple of old small AAA or AA batteries that we use and throw...this is supposed to be good for soil and also add all tablets and pills that are past the date..
I have used expired medicines but never heard of using old batteries. That's a great way of recycling the batteries as well, have you ever used it? And how to use them, like just throw the batteries in the whole pile and then remove the shells after the compost is done??
How did you used the expired medicines? Did you dissolve them in water before putting them in the soil or did you simply threw it in the soil? Do you have any idea of whether every kinds of medicine can be used? I mean there are some medicines which are considered very strong.
Jabeen, you can add the tablets directly into the pile or crush them a little and add them, they mix with the soil in time.Even if you are not making compost at home ,You can still add the medicines even cough mixture and stuff into the flower pot by digging the top soil a little adding the stuff ..
Ushaji you are correct regarding the composition of a compost. Just remember that your compost should not contain any plastic material or polythin bags. It makes soil poisonous.
Yes that's correct :) , we have to take care not to have any plastic material while making compost at home .I was told by a horticulturist that one can add a couple of old small AAA or AA batteries that we use and throw...this is supposed to be good for soil and also add all tablets and pills that are past the date..
I have used expired medicines but never heard of using old batteries. That's a great way of recycling the batteries as well, have you ever used it? And how to use them, like just throw the batteries in the whole pile and then remove the shells after the compost is done??
In fact kalyani, whenever I have a used battery, I just stick into one of the pots, just dig out the top soil and place it under it, it decomposes and mixes with the soil.It is supposed to be very good for pest attack - I mean to prevent pests from attacking the plant..
Yes, that does make sense!! Batteries seem to be a good way to battle the pests! I must try it out as some of my plants have white mealy bugs on them!! I hope it works on them!
Ushaji you are correct regarding the composition of a compost. Just remember that your compost should not contain any plastic material or polythin bags. It makes soil poisonous.
Yes that's correct :) , we have to take care not to have any plastic material while making compost at home .I was told by a horticulturist that one can add a couple of old small AAA or AA batteries that we use and throw...this is supposed to be good for soil and also add all tablets and pills that are past the date..
I have used expired medicines but never heard of using old batteries. That's a great way of recycling the batteries as well, have you ever used it? And how to use them, like just throw the batteries in the whole pile and then remove the shells after the compost is done??
In fact kalyani, whenever I have a used battery, I just stick into one of the pots, just dig out the top soil and place it under it, it decomposes and mixes with the soil.It is supposed to be very good for pest attack - I mean to prevent pests from attacking the plant..
Yes, that does make sense!! Batteries seem to be a good way to battle the pests! I must try it out as some of my plants have white mealy bugs on them!! I hope it works on them!
I think it would work.I had some problems with some of my indoor plants ,mainly during monsoon months when they dont receive enough sunlight , but after I stuck in a couple of batteries they seem better.
Wow Usha you have given nice idea to prepare compost for plants. Especially a great tip that AAA batteries are good for the soil. I wish sure try these as am getting new plants. So I need to look after them so carefully.
Sarala, it is better to add the batteries after the plant is well established and growing well just in case the new plants find it a bit too strong - never know ...
Traditionally composting at home was done in a pit in the corner of a garden.
Today a pit is not always a viable option. Also, most urban Indians are not aware that you can significantly improve urban waste problems by composting at home.
So it is a good habit to use the manure of home compost in garden.
Today a pit is not always a viable option. Also, most urban Indians are not aware that you can significantly improve urban waste problems by composting at home.
So it is a good habit to use the manure of home compost in garden.
Traditionally composting at home was done in a pit in the corner of a garden.
Today a pit is not always a viable option. Also, most urban Indians are not aware that you can significantly improve urban waste problems by composting at home.
So it is a good habit to use the manure of home compost in garden.
You are absolutely right Ram, I too still do it the traditional way, have a pit into which I put everything - kitchen waste, garden waste, soil,dry leaves just about everything that degrades.It is the best way of disposing household waste and also keeping the environment clean :)
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