Composting!

There are several good reasons for it; we need to cut down on the waste humans throw into landfills, we can use it to fertilize our gardens, and we can cut down the use of chemicals.

What should I put it in?
There are several different types of bins that you can build or buy, and I have even seen some people (generally those with lots of extra space) just make a pile at the end of the yard (wouldn't recommend that, though, as creatures tend to try to live in it). You can build a bin from something as simple as leftover pallets or snow fence, or as snazzy as a sectioned wood and wire type.

 

What should I put in there?!
Do add:
· fresh grass clippings
· plant trimmings and remains
· house plants and cut flowers
· fruit and vegetable scraps
· tea bags,egg shells,
· coffee grounds
· dry leaves
· straw
· woodchips

Don't add:
· meat, bones, fish scraps
· fatty foods including cheese, butter, oil, and salad dressing
· dog and cat feces
· diseased or insect-infested plants
· pernicious weeds such as crab grass
· weeds with mature seeds