Uses & How To Make Compost..

Assalammualaikum and hello to readers..Today I want to write about uses of compost and how to make it.Compost is the main character in planting flowers.Without compost,the the planting that we plant will not grew up well.So now,to those who don't know what the uses of compost and how to make the compost,here I want to give the thecnics...Compost is usually used commercially in landscaping, on golf courses, in parks and on sports turfs.

THE USES OF COMPOST

Lawns

New Lawns 
Apply 2.5 cm - 5 cm (1" - 2") of compost and rototill to a depth of 13 cm (5") before you sod or seed your lawn.
Seeded Lawns
For seeded lawns, apply the seeds and a slight dusting of compost to cover. (Compost helps the seeds grow faster.)
Once you have laid the sod or seeded your lawn, water thoroughly.

Flower Beds

Existing Beds 
For your existing beds, add about 2.5 cm (1") of compost and work into the soil using a rake, hoe or rototiller. (A rototiller is a landscaping tool with engine-powered rotating blades that lift and turn soil). Water until the entire root zone is saturated. 
New Beds 
For new beds, add 2.5 cm - 5 cm (1" - 2") of compost and rototill or mix to at least a 13 cm (5") depth, then plant and water the flowers.

Vegetable Gardens

Apply about 2.5 cm (1") of compost and rototill to a depth of 13 cm (5"). If your soil is poor quality, you might need to compost yearly until the soil improves. 

Be careful not to apply too much compost as many vegetables won’t grow in abundance if there’s too much nitrogen in the soil. (Too much nitrogen increases soil acidity and reduces other nutrients.)

Topdressing

Aerate (ventilate) the entire area before topdressing using an aerator. (Aerating breaks the soil’s surface by poking holes into the earth and bringing oxygen to the soil.)

Spread 3 mm - 1.25 cm (1/8"-1/2") of compost evenly over the area using a rake, then water the area thoroughly. (Watering helps the compost move through the soil’s surface.)

Mulch/Weed Supression

General Mulching
Mulch is a natural or artificial layer on top of soil that reduces erosion and inhibits weed growth. For mulch applications around landscaped plants, use a 5 cm (2") layer of compost.

Apply the compost and spread with a rake to distribute the compost evenly. Try not to overmulch, or you might smother the root systems. 

Around Trees
When mulching around trees, try not to put too much mulch around the trunk as this creates the perfect home for rodents!

Arrange the mulch so that water flows away from the tree trunk. This will lessen the chance of crown rot. When mulching, choose a coarse-textured compost to reduce weeds and provide a thick cover to the area.

Tree Planting

Rototill the area about three to five times the diameter of the root ball of the tree.

Before planting the tree, add 30 per cent compost to the original soil and mix thoroughly outside of the hole.

Place the tree in the hole and use the compost-soil mixture as backfill around the root ball. Water the area thoroughly.

Make your own compost now..

A good compost is better for your plant

HOW TO MAKE COMPOST.

A compost can be defined a mixture of variuos decaying subtances, such as dead leaves,kitchen scraps, or manure compost is used for fertilizing soil.Here are the step to make your own compost.

• Set up a little bin or canister with a lid under your kitchen sink, or right next to it on the counter. Add your kitchen scraps to this until it is full. Take a second to chop anything big and/or really firm into smaller chunks, about 2-3 inch diameter, before adding it to your container.
• Set up your main compost pile outside.  There are many options for setting up your compost pile, and what you choose depends on where you live, what kind of space you have, and how much you want to spend.  Here’s a quick run-down of the possibilities:

1. Make a pile directly on the ground, without a container. This works if you live in an area where don’t have to worry about raccoons or neighbors who might be offended.  It’s free, and it’s easy to turn the pile.
2. Build a compost bin.  You can use old pallets, wood and wire, or wire mesh. This is relatively cheap and easy.  The best size is about 3 x 3 x 3 feet.
3. Use a trash can and drill holes in the sides and top. This is also pretty cheap and very easy.  It’s a little more difficult to turn the pile this way, though, but it’s possible;  this has been our primary method.
4. Purchase a composting tumbler. These are pricey but oh, so lovely.  You just put in your composting materials and turn the tumbler from time to time.  Voila: compost.

• Add your materials to the compost pile as you accumulate them, and make sure you turn it regularly, so the ingredients will mix together and oxygen will do its work in breaking them down.

However,if you want to make your own compost,make sure that balancing the contents of your compost first.It is important to have a good balance of materials in your compost.Basically, you 2 categories you need to consider :

• GREENS ( NITROGEN )

                          GreenS include grass,fruits,veggies,plants,manures and other kitchen scraps.

• BROWNS ( CARBON )

                          Browns include leaves, bark,wood chips and newspaper.

It may take a little time for you to find the proper balance for your compost pile.  You can ask neighbours to save grass clippings and leaves, and your city may have a facility where large brush is converted into wood chips; get creative about resources!  However, plenty of people are able to make their own compost without needing to go to any of these extra lengths.

In the end, your compost will be ready to use when it is a dark, rich, slightly moist soil-like substance, having no bad odor, but instead smelling like you would imagine the scent of a forest floor.

" Give it a try and you will discover that it making your own compost is much easier than it sounds. "