Odor Free Indoor Compost Caddy

Looking for a way to store compost without the hassle of the smell? We use the Odor Free Compost Caddy, you can even store compost indoors, as the charcoal filter in the lid neutralizes any odor coming from the compost. The high quality caddy is sturdy, yet lightweight, and comes with a tight fitting lid to keep the odors inside. The caddy can hold up to 2.5 gallons of compost and each filter will last up to 4 months. This caddy is perfect for keeping compost close by for use on your indoor plants, keeping them just as alive and vibrant as if they were out in the garden. Here is another tip: Coco Fiber, also known as coir or coconut fiber is made from the husk of the coconut and a natural sponge-like material that is easy to handle. It is very long lasting. Coconut fiber absorbs excess moisture while maintaining moisture. An excellent use for coconut fiber is to keep a bucket handy, and occasionally add a small amount to your kitchen compost pail. Coconut fiber soaks up excess moisture and creates a rich ready made mixture to add to the compost pile or bin.

Worm Composting Is Easy & Productive

Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Most 'Master Gardeners' consider worm castings to be the very best compost available. Your plants will thrive with this all-natural compost. Sorting out the undigested scraps can be a messy, inconvenient chore with ordinary worm composters. Yardiac offers a .Worm composting binthat automatically separates food scraps from finished compost. Simply fill the bottom tray with red wiggler worms, bedding and food scraps. As the worms finish digesting, they will migrate upward into the tray above, leaving rich castings behind. It couldn't be easier or cleaner. No mess. No unpleasant odors. In full operation, the Worm Factory houses 10,000 to 12,000 worms, consumes 5 to 8 pounds of food a day, allowing you to harvest a full tray of nutrient rich castings every month. Each Worm Factory comes with full instructions and everything you need to get started. Yardiac's worm bin is made in the U.S.A., constructed from high quality recycled plastic, with a limited 5 year warranty on materials and workmanship. It is very simple to assemble and can be stored in or outside Click here to learn more about .Worm Composting.

Give Your Compost Pile a Jump Start

There are several ways to activate a new compost pile. Some of the most effective products contain billions of beneficial microorganisms to aid in the breakdown of organic material. These bacteria are kept in a dormant state, usually in a kelp or bran medium, until applied to the compost pile and watered. Using a bio-activator product is the surest way to get your compost pile off to a quick start. Turns grass clippings, leaves and waste into healthy soil-enriching humus. University-tested BioActivator contains billions of hard-working beneficial organisms to break down and recycle the toughest organic waste quickly. Just sprinkle onto compost raw materials and follow label directions. Highly Active Micro-Organisms A specially formulated blend of highly active micro-organisms, nutrients, and special enzyme systems that will synergistically accelerate the natural compost degradation cycle. One pound can usually treat up to one ton of compost. So just a sprinkle into your composter should get you started. Good Luck Yardiac's! If you have any questions please feel free to contact us anytime Visit our Garden Center !

Start Composting Now For Spring

Now is a great time to begin composting for using in Spring plantings.  If you have never composted before, it may seem intimidating, but don't be shy.  It is easy to do, and with one initial investment, will save money and resources.  First you will need to pick a composter. 

Yardiac.com recommends the Sun-Mar Composter.  It is available in two sizes and has many benefits including a one year warranty and durable construction.  Its construction consists of a single piece, which will prevent leaking.  That allows you to use it indoors or out.  It also employees UV inhibitors to keep the quarter inch plastic walls strong throughout the summer and winter, and uses marine grade steel.  

As for using a composter, all you need to do is throw in your organic table scraps (vegetables, egg shells, etc.) and  yard trimmings.  You will want to break everything down into small pieces so that it will turn into compost quickly.  If you are contributing trimmings from your shrubs for example, run them through a wood chipper first.  If you are throwing in a head of lettuce, tear it down first.  You will want to keep a moisture level of about 40%.  Peat moss is a great additive to keep the moisture balance.  Keeping that balance will keep the odor down and encourage aerobic bacteria.  Aerobic bacteria will kill critters which would otherwise try to inhabit compost, in addition to promoting the breakdown process for quick composting.  Almost 45% of household waste is organic.  You can use that waste in your garden and skip the fertilizer.  In addition, the fertilizer that you are making is not harmful like some of the ones sold in garden centers. 

The Sun-Mar Composter is a continuous use fertilizer.  You can expect to get your first batch of useable compost, or fertilizer in about 2-5 months, depending on the size of the composter you use and how much waste you add.  It is a great way to garden, save money, prevent waste, and educate young or new gardeners.

Yardiac.com would love to post photos or videos of gardeners using composters.  Feel free to send contributions to Blog@Yardiac.com.  Let's spread the knowledge!