Let’s Talk About Composting

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Let’s talk about composting.

My wife and I got the idea of composting from a client of mine. We really loved the idea of recycling and also making our garden richer, and additionally, living a more eco-friendly life. My client used his compost to make his lawn greener. We wanted to use compost to replace our chemical lawn service, and also make our vegetables grow bigger and better.

We had things like coffee grinds and kitchen scraps, but no protein. We started by putting the kitchen scraps by the sink in a jar that has a special carbon fiber barrier to eliminate odors and keep it from smelling. Once the jar is filled, we bring it to the compost bin which has two sides - one for the old compost, and one for the new compost. We also add in grass clippings and greens from the garden, but no weeds.

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We use it as a natural 
fertilizer for our garden.

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Once the compost is ready, we use it as a natural fertilizer for our garden. Other than making our soil richer, it’s also supposed to help the soil retain water, ward off plant diseases, and deter weed growth. We recently spread it in the garden, and I’m excited to share the results at the end of the season. If you have any questions, tips or ideas for composting, please let me know!

As always, if you have any questions about buying or selling a home in the New Jersey Commuter Towns, feel free to reach out to me.