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Pleasant Landscapes Newsletter - Spring 2011Its' Easy Being Green We have all heard that we should look for ways to ‘Go Green’ and do our part to preserve the planet. With myriad ways to participate in ‘greening your lifestyle’ you should consider steps you can take in your own backyard- namely, composting. Basically, composting is the process by which the natural decaying of yard and organic waste (which is anything from leaves, to tree trimmings, to food scraps) is accelerated and transformed into a nutrient rich material that promotes nourishment absorption in plants, enhances soil aeration and maximizes water holding capacity. It is possible, when combined with recycling, to avert nearly 70 percent of your waste from going into our local landfills by composting. To boot, the less junk in our landfills- the less pollution they create while decaying. Not to mention the added cost benefits, and in some cases possible profits, to be gained by joining forces with a local leaders in green recycling like...
Composting essentially increases efficiency and
savings by eliminating the need for purchasing mulch and topsoil,
since you are composting your own in the process of sprucing up your
landscape. You may even find you have an abundance of composted
material to use in your landscape as an organic fertilizer. Most of
the barrier islands in the It should be pretty clear at this point that not only is composting excellent for the environment, it is excellent for your wallet as well. Tips from the professionals will give you a plan of action to beatify your landscape, recycle waste materials, save the environment and save yourself tons of time and money in the long haul- proving once and for all; it actually is easy being Green! James Parker
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first step in beginning your at home composting project is to get to
work on sorting through the waste materials of leaves, small
branches and such, to create a planting mix. Purchase or locate a
Composting barrel to begin composting your waste, using plastic is
generally preferred. If you chose to build your own, then drill
holes into the body and the base of the barrel, and place it in the
desired location- preferably in close proximity to your house.