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Informationen zum Autor Cathy Cromell is a Regional Reporter for the National Gardening Association. She is a certified Master Gardener! Master Composter! and Master Entomologist. The National Gardening Association is the leading garden-based educational nonprofit organization in the United States. Klappentext Discover how easy it is to master composting Whether you're an avid gardener or simply want to reduce the amount of materials you send to the landfill, Composting For Dummies shows you how to turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into free, nutrient-rich compost and mulch. Zusammenfassung Discover how easy it is to master compostingWhether you're an avid gardener or simply want to reduce the amount of materials you send to the landfill! Composting For Dummies shows you how to turn household food waste! yard clippings! and more into free! nutrient-rich compost and mulch. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Part I: Composting Basics. Chapter 1: Digging into Compost. Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade. Chapter 3: The Decomposition Process. Part II: Selecting a Home and Method for Your Compost. Chapter 4: Composting Aboveground or Underground: No Bin Required. Chapter 5: Working with Compost Containers. Chapter 6: Erecting Your Own Compost Containers. Part III: Compost Happens. Chapter 7: Selecting Your Ingredients. Chapter 8: Mixing Up a Batch: A Step-by-Step Guide. Chapter 9: Using Your Finished Compost. Part IV: Expanding Your Compost Horizons. Chapter 10: Working with Worms. Chapter 11: Adding Cover Crops and Green Manures. Chapter 12: Composting in Sheets. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 13: Ten Answers to Common Questions about Compost. Chapter 14: Ten Tips for Troubleshooting Compost. Index.