RSVP COMPOST PAILS - Manual (Page 2)

About Composting
Composting is the organized process of decomposing organic
materials. The most typical method of home composting uses
an outdoor compost bin which can be homemade or purchased
from a store.
Gardeners will typically establish a “compost pile” to hold yard
waste (grass clippings, leaves, non-woody plant parts, soil) and
collected kitchen scraps. Over time, these organic ingredients
decompose and the end result is called humus: a dark brown,
porous, spongy and chemically complex substance with a pleas-
ant earthy fragrance.
Often described as the life force of soil, humus can be used as a
top dressing/mulch for plants, shrubs and trees or added to the
soil as an amendment when planting. Though not a fertilizer,
when incorporated into soil it greatly benefits all plants due
to its rich organic ingredients, beneficial microorganisms and
amazing ability to correct many soil structure, pH and drainage
problems.
To sum up, composting is the method used to make humus, the
nutrient-rich end result that farmers and gardeners refer to as
“black gold.” Recyling kitchen and yard waste not only keeps it
out of landfills, but helps create healthy soil. Your garden will
thank you by producing bountiful flowers, luscious fruits and
strong, vigorous growth!
Printed in China for R.S.V.P. International, Inc., Seattle, WA © 2010
COMPOST PAIL INSERT / updated July 19, 2011
Dimensions : 148.5 x 210mm (1/2 A4);
Printed both sides 1 color (black)