Are you Composting yet?

While you can start a compost pile at any time of the year, summer is a great time to get the best results. With all of the "Jersey Fresh" veggies and fruits coming into season, you'll have plenty of peelings and scraps to throw in a compost pile. Not only does it help to create a good compost but it reduces the amount of garbage you throw away as well!

Have you wanted to start composting, but unsure how to start? Visit the links below:

Rutgers Landscape & Nursery - Building and Maintaining a Compost Pile

The Rutgers Reuters - The "Dirt" on Composting!

Rutgers Nursery Seminar on "Composting"

Any of these articles will teach you how to start and maintain this wonderful organic amendment to your garden!

Now is the best time to start composting all of your fruit and vegetable scraps, shredded paper, leaves, weeds (without seeds), excess lawn clippings and fireplace ash.

Remember to add enough water to the compost pile so that the ingredients are as wet as a wrung-out sponge. Lack of water will slow down the composting process, while excessive water may cause organisms unpleasant odors.

How often should you turn your compost pile?
Spring - Summer and Fall - Once a week
Winter - Once a month

Is your compost heap not cooking fast enough or producing unpleasant odors?
Try a compost accelerator such as "Organica Compost Accelerator". Sprinkle some on top of your compost heap and kick up the heat!

If you're starting to see worms in your compost heap that's a good thing as they are helping to aerate and further decompose your compost pile. Needless to say, they are enjoying the fine dining experience and paying you back a great tip!

With all the benefits of composting, there's no better time to start than today!

Have you started composting yet?