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Can dry leaves be recycled?
They are biodegradable. Just toss em into a compost heap
Why does a compost heap feel hot in the middle?
A compost heap is hot in the middle because this is where the microbes are starting to break down the material in the compost heap and as part of their process they generate heat.
What are some biodegradable and non biodegradable things?
Biodgradable means something that can break down into useful organic material when left in a compost heap, for example.BIODEGRADABLEa carrota featherpaperleatherbonescottonwoodbanana peelspooNON-BIODEGRADABLEstyrofoamchips bagsplastic bottlesregular shopping bagsdetergentsmotor oilpaintvarnishchemical dyesNon biodegradable material means the material will not decay or dissolve away by natural forces such as the weather.
What word describes substances that can be broken down by biological action?
If a substance can be broken down by biological action, it is considered "biodegradable". A good example of biodegradable material is anything you would put in a compost heap: egg shells, fruit remains, etc.
What are compost bins made of?
The outer structure can be made of anything. Most people just start a pile of compost in an area they can easily reach. Any organic materials can be added to a compost heap.
Why does a compost heap have slits at the bottom?
A compost heap has slits at the bottom so that oxygen can circulate through the dirt.
Why do gardeners add water to their compost heap from time to time?
To cause the material to heat up and aid decomposition.
Why do gardeners add water to the compost heap from time to time?
because compost is pooThe green waste used to make garden compost will not decompose if it is dry so it is advisable to keep the material moist.
Why does mixing a compost pile speed the process of decay?
The decay process needs oxygen for it to happen. The surface of the compost heap will decay faster than the material 'buried' deeper in the pile. Regular mixing of the compost ensures air gets right into the heap - speeding up the decay process.
What is the difference between a compost heap and a compost pit?
A compost heap is a pile of composting material that is in a pile on the ground. A compost pit is dug into the ground and the composting material is placed in it.
Why do you need gaps in the side of the frame of the compost heap?
A compost heap is either anearobic or aerobic. Anaerobic bacteria are usually quite smelly, so to encourage aerobic bacteria, the compost heap supports are designed to allow air to get at as much as possible of the compost, by having gaps between them.
What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
