Author(s): Clare Foster

Gardening Landscape Plants

Every gardener knows that the key to perfect soil is good compost, but not everybody knows how to make it or even how easy it is to make. Anyone can make compost. Whether you have a large country garden, a small city courtyard, or a fifth-floor balcony, you can find a way that will suit you.

By taking some dead leaves, grass cuttings and old banana skins and enlisting the help of bacteria, insects and nature, you can improve and enrich your soil, feed your plants and nourish your vegetables, restoring the natural balance of life in your garden. Compost demystifies the art of composting and will guide you through all aspects of this art, from building a compost box, selecting the best ingredients, and choosing the ideal accelerator