I watched your video a few days ago! Every time I started a compost pile it never, I mean never heated up. I tired to heat up my compost pile more times that I care to admit or count. I follow your method step by step and HOLY COW for the first time EVER MY PILE IS HOT. I am so thankful to you! A MILLÓN THANKS. I have a hot compost. So happy 😁 temperature 110 after just one day!!!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

I like hearing this! Great work Nora!

@angelaberni8873

3 жыл бұрын

I live in an extremely hot country and we have frequent fires in the surrounding countryside. Sometimes they last as long as 4 days and we frequently worry for our homes. My concern is if the compost heap can catch fire ?

@rollandelliott

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelaberni8873 no

@karencameron6563

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelaberni8873 we had a neighbour whose compost pile caught on fire, so I would say yes, it could happen. I think turning it daily would help.

@psynquantz

3 жыл бұрын

@@karencameron6563 Please please please make a video of Flaming Compost Pile.

I never thought that by the end of my 30s, I would enjoy sitting on my couch at 11pm watching a dude pile up dirt.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

I aim to please!

@nurfuerverrueckte

Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit You are an achiever my friend. First thing I did the next day is re-pile my own dirt. I collected all the scraps of last week and tomorrow I'll work it all in. All this work around my compost made me rethink my garden and opened up a couple of ideas for next year. So thanks again, my Winter is going to be full of work and I love it.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

That is excellent. I'm glad I could inspire you. Make sure your pile is large enough to heat up. In Winter in zone 6, instead of making piles 3' diameter I'll make them 5-6' diameter.

@Lomiler

6 ай бұрын

U good, iam 42 and feel the same. Friday 10:22pm haha

@shaunnichols8170

6 ай бұрын

It must be a midlife thing because im 37 doing the same thing lol

OMG...normal voice (no annoying music), straight to the point, I had to double check that this video was made in 2020....LOL..great vid thank you!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@mamabear8641

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Classic and humble. Thanks. Excellent video.

@karencameron6563

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! 100% agree with you!

@esthercoar5464

3 жыл бұрын

I figured it would take me nights to find a video I could use ...can't wait to explore this channel.

@carlmarx7489

3 жыл бұрын

Right. No "hey KZread! Welcome to my 5 minute intro"

I've been composting for over 30 years, and I agree with everything you showed us, especially when you added finished compost to your new pile.Many people don't mention this step. Very well done!

@growitbuildit

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Leonard!

@NerminUyar

25 күн бұрын

Yes indeed. Doesn't' it? Like a reminder pinch to the pile what to do. We apply the same knowledge to our home vinegar that the matured vinegar helps to get matured the new one. So lovely nature. Thank you @growitbuildit

I’m 25 years old, and absolutely geeking out over composting. No chance I would’ve seen myself doing this just a few years ago

@growitbuildit

5 ай бұрын

It will become a way of life. Something that you just do, and you will never look at kitchen wastes the same way.

@cshula1

4 күн бұрын

Does anybody know if I can use the fine pine flakes that I use in my chicken coop? I know the poop is good but I don’t know if the pine flakes are ok.

Well done post! Plainly explained, no filler of the "me-me-me" stuff, no distracting music. Every bit was all meat. Thank you for this. VERY useful.

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trish! I'm very happy you enjoyed it and appreciate your kind words!

@susieinthecountry4434

2 жыл бұрын

yes no distracting music, just the info! thanks♥

@Dkasitch

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@joelalexander4513

Жыл бұрын

jUST the facts, ma'am! LOL

@nosajsamaniego4512

Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit Does the compost need to be beat by the sun, constantly to become hot???

Just got my first wheelbarrow full of compost after watching this video last year! We’ve watched tons of videos and tried different things and as you said- this is the most simple and easiest way to do it! Your patience will pay off!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Congrats Alice!

Probably the best instructional video I've ever seen on composting. I make the mistake of not turning the pile daily with grass clippings and get the huge clumps of melted stinky grass. You have clarified the steps that make it easy to go forward to make the best compost possible. Thank you!

@growitbuildit

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome Chester - good luck on your next pile!

The #1 thing I'm stoked about once I eventually get out of these apartments and into a house with my own yard. It's gonna be such a mess.

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Freeing yourself of an apartment is a great thing!

@chaosengine4597

3 жыл бұрын

I am the proud owner of a indoor worm-composter. In my flat on the 6th floor of an apartment building. Never let reality get in the way of your dreams.

@amyisaferry

3 жыл бұрын

@@chaosengine4597 I love that and the quote.. you're inspiring me. It might just be my next excuse to splurge!

@BrianGay57

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I recent moved from a fairly large corner lot to a patio home. I have ended up downsizing my garden to herbs that do well in containers, and without much sun.

@elizabethboyd3549

2 ай бұрын

@@chaosengine4597I love what you said, never let reality get in the way of your dreams. Thanks I needed that this morning.❤

That was the first time I understood how to do this and I’ve been trying to learn for the past year. This was the only time it made sense. Thank you!!

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Glad I could help you out.

@beatricebeswick8126

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your information I will try it soon

@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218

2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭3:17-18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ H

@lunabeta3516

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. !!! So far the best video I've seen

@joygreen2856

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I prayed that the Lord would lead me to where I needed to be to know how to do this. Ty for the video. I finally feel like it makes sense and I can do this without going broke.

This is the best video of composting or anything garden related that I have ever seen. Very informative without over complicating it. Thank you for this!

@growitbuildit

2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

Its been a few years i have a hobby of watching gardening videos . to my complete honesty i have watched a ton of videos on composting but never figured out how to do it exactly . This video was 20 mins of pure golden knowledge , its the first time now that i have complete idea of how things need to be done to start composting. This is really a appreciable video .I gained a lot of knowledge from this one .

@growitbuildit

5 ай бұрын

Thank you - I'm glad I could help you out. If you're into composting vids - you should check out my Winter compost video.

While watching this I ran to my recycling bin and took the brown amazon paper out! 🤣😂🤣

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Keeping a ready supply of brown material on hand is a great idea. Because it stores well, and then you always have it.

@silvanahernandez7921

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@superdave8248

3 жыл бұрын

The saw dust is a huge bonus to the process (IMO). Unfortunately I don't do enough wood working to generate enough saw dust to make this as practical a process.

@UziBlancoOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@henryvalero9235

3 жыл бұрын

@@superdave8248 From Lil Giant I do not do ANY woodworking, so you are a step up on me. Lol I would try to find a lumber yard or neighbor that cuts wood, tree remover, or house contractor. Sometimes a County Extension or a Park District will advertise free firewood for the pickup after they cut down a tree. They cut right there in our Park here in Illinois, and do it minimum of once a year, usually in the spring or early summer. You could just sweep up the sawdust. Our Park guys cut it in a parking lot, near the rented garden spaces. Park lets people sign up for their e-mail, so can get there first, before firewood is all gone. Never saw anyone try to get the sawdust. So you’d be the only one asking if you do not spread the idea around. LOL. Guys building houses might be willing to let you sweep up the sawdust. Just take a bucket with you. Do not use laminate or vinyl sawdust from new flooring. Has all kinds of chemicals and synthetic materials. But they usually cut flooring last, so you should have some time before they start on the inside of the house. Watch for new construction. Keep a broom and a bucket in your trunk!! A quick stop and you are all set up. They won’t mind. After all, you are working to improve the environment. It is a community effort!

This was probably the BEST video I've seen on composting. Thank you not only for your laid-back perspective but also for taking the time to explain all the things in simple terms. We have a compost pile in our tiny backyard, and I'm excited to finally start using the compost and perhaps starting a new pile soon!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashleigh! I'm very happy you found it helpful. Good luck!

@loveofyahweh9660

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@arli4406

2 жыл бұрын

Can compost be used directly under roots when you plant eg lilack or roses dahlias?

@AClark15

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!! This helped me more than any other video or article.

@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218

2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭3:17-18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

searching up youtube for composting tutorials all i got was complex methods. Now your video showed up weeks later without me searching for it up. This is honestly what i was trying to find simple, reliable and working. Thank you so much.

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - good luck starting your first pile.

I dont even garden YET and I know this is valuable infomation! Thank you.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ebony! I'm very happy you found it helpful.

This was so informative and on point. Wasn’t boring and you stayed in topic. Thank you!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Silvana!

@user-tm1my6pj2u

2 жыл бұрын

Right!!

I sprinkle a handful or two of soil after each time I add kitchen veg scraps, and so long as a variety of plant material is used. The compost breaks down really quickly, as the Soil adds micro organisms that help speed up the process.

@seagreenspiral

2 жыл бұрын

Add some more diversity, meat dairy oils and meat scraps

(To the tune of row, row, your boat) Worms, germs, indulge yourselves, In kitchen-scrap cuisine, Routinely, routinely, routinely, routinely, I mix the brown and green. This is the kind of thing that pops into my head when I should be doing something else, lol

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

That's catchy!

@tinafry2260

24 күн бұрын

❤

@lessalonelouann

4 күн бұрын

I'm going to have to write this one down

I’ve watched so many compost videos and this one is finally breaking down the actual materials are and what they do thank you!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Judith

Excellent info thank you I am new to this and just started a week ago. I was layering it about 6” thick each, green to brown with my vegetable leftovers. I’m glad I found your video now and I immediately went out and turned it and mixed it very well. Any wait to see some steam. I was starting to wonder why I hadn’t yet because I thought I had done it right.

Ok this is awesome!!! It’s onnnnnn for 2021!!! Thank you!!

Best. Explanation. Ever. Composting has inhibited me forever; I always thought it was laborious and took forever to render. I'm excited for spring to arrive and get started! Great vid.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul - good luck! Make your pile around 3' diameter and you should be good to go.

Probably the most simple composting video I've watched ,,, and one of the best ,can't wait to try it .

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. Good luck!

This was really well-done! Thank you for presenting the process in such a clear and concise way. I can’t wait to get started!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Mariah! You're going to love making your own supply of free fertilizer!

Easily one of the clearest, best-explained videos I've come across explaining the process of composting to beginners like me. Well done, thanks!!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad I could help you out!

@CaptainMattsWorms

Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Have you considered starting a small worm farm to turn that compost into black gold?? (AKA Worm Castings) I raise millions of worms for fertilizer for my garden, and to teach others how to care for them :) Worms are the secret to any great garden :)

@microgreens9716

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptainMattsWorms Captain Matt is the Real Deal. We are Worm People. Check us out

@connorlancaster7541

Жыл бұрын

Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

@Mrandmrsadventure

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!! Thank you so much 💚

Awesome. I am going to share your video with friends. I’ve been composting & experimenting for 2 years- always learning. You give the building blocks and visual examples. Thanks

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for sharing. Good luck!

Wow! Thank you for breaking this down, and demonstrate! So thoroughly explained and detailed!

@growitbuildit

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Kim - I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

I just found your channel a few days ago and I was so impressed with your content that I had to research your video library. Your recent video on winter composting got me excited about watching more of your tutorials. I was totally correct that you were going to be able to help me out getting started with my own composting and soil amending needs. Thanks for your advice and tips on creating great soil. I’m now going to watch other older videos to use as companion guides for a healthier garden area.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Excellent Robert - I'm glad you found my channel and that you are enjoying my videos. I may not produce as many as others, but I try to have them be relevant and useful and of high quality.

Thanks for replying to me. I am definitely going to try your formula. I know I'm regretting wasting all the material I have had over time that I could have used wished I had found you sooner lol. Thanks again.

Thank you for getting to the point, everything you said was important information. I've been watching so many garden videos and so many of them could be half the length is people just got to the point like you did. Thank you very much.

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome moth man. I don't like videos that are too long either.

I just want to say thank you so much! I'm getting ready to start my first compost, and am happy to hear the words "keep it simple". Great job with explaining the whole process, and can't wait to try it!

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Plaino! Good luck starting your pile!

This was insanely helpful. Thank you for putting your time into this, appreciate it!

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kat! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Easily one of the best compost "How To" videos I've seen.

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@fryziutka

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks a lot!

This was so so helpful! I've watched so many videos to start me off on my compost journey, and its been a bit overwhelming. However, your video made me feel like I could do it!!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Synnøve!

I'm very new to all this, glad I found this video! This made everything make sense and makes me feel like this is something I can definitely do! Thank you so much for posting and for answering questions in the comments. I've saved this video and will share to any of my family/friends who ask/want to start a compost pile. Thanks again!!!!

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay! I'm glad you found it helpful, and thank you for sharing it!

@christine9467

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this was the best video I’ve seen and it’s super easy to start. Got mine started right after I saw the video.

New gardener here, greatly appreciate this video!! Very informative and gets me very excited to start working.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Excellent - good luck on your first pile!

A very new to gardening and this is by far the most resourceful video I’ve found. Thank you for the straightforward explanations and advice!

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike. Good luck starting your first pile.

Great video. Plain and simple. I made my first compost pile one week ago and can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Erin! Glad you enjoyed it, and good luck on your pile!

Thank you for making this video. It's my first time even wanting to try composting and you have explained it thoroughly and in a simple way!! Looking forward to making my first pile :)

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Kelly! Good luck to your first pile. Try to make it 3-4' diameter and you should be good

@connerquinn7793

Жыл бұрын

Same

This is the absolute best Composting video I have seen. Thank you. Very Informative.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful.

I have to tell you, I'm amazed how well this method works. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome - glad you were able to make some compost!

Highly informative and good common sense composting methods. My only difference is I never save my grass clippings, I mow/mulch them right back onto the lawn, however I have millions of leaves fall down on me through out the year so the worms love them too!

Thank you for this, you’re giving great info and straight to the point. Keeping it simple makes me think I can do this! 👍🏼

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. It was nice to gather information in an easy peasy way !!

@growitbuildit

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Maria - good luck!

Im a beginner gardener, and most grateful for your tips, hints and information brother, thanks so much indeed

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Wade. I am glad you are enjoying my videos.

Thank you for a detailed, understandable video!!! You answered all of the questions I had written down!!!!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

This was so incredibly clear and helpful. I really appreciate it, thank you 🙏

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

THANK YOU‼️ You answered several of my questions & made it simple❤️

@growitbuildit

10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Shirley!

Great video and I liked the comments and Q&A too. Thank you for posting it and answering every question. You have the soul of a teacher!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alberto!

One of the few videos you don’t have to be reminded to give a “like.” The video is so good, you just give automatically.

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hands down one of the best most easiest and thorough compost videos I've seen! Thanks for this, you gained a follower❤

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Candice! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for your simple tips!! Ive eatched soooomany videos... dicouraged thinking ill never get it. But alas!! I found your channel! Thanks for your simple easy to understand ways of composting!

@growitbuildit

10 ай бұрын

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

The very best compost DIY I've ever seen! Thank you for all the detailed instructions and tips.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David! I'm glad you found it helpful.

I had no idea you could compost so quickly and I had no idea why my results were so poor! Thank you sir!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@duaneday5474

3 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to do composting in St Lucia back in the 1990's.... tropical compost takes only 3 months!!!...18 months for compost to be usable here in Nova Scotia, Canada.

@allaniedawn1667

2 жыл бұрын

@@duaneday5474 hello fellow Nova Scotian and yes true

@crpth1

2 жыл бұрын

Similar experience here. Warm and cozy Portugal, really fast and easy. Move up, in latitude, to the cold and gray Norway... Nah, none of the above! LOL :-)

this video is very informative. my wife and I are just starting our garden and this was very helpful and we cannot wait to get started!!!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

I'm very glad I could help you out Edward. Good luck this season!

This has been the best composting video I’ve seen so far! Simple and effective method! Thank you.

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa! I'm glad I could help you out.

This was easy to understand and doable!! Thank you.

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Quintella! It is doable. Grass is the key, but you just need to get that critical mass of greens be it coffee grounds, saving scraps - someone even said they buy alfalfa pellets from Tractor Supply. You will really learn by doing. I find that I just have to manage a pile rather than adhere to any specific recipe. Generally if it doesn't heat up you just need to get more greens.

I'm starting my first compost pile today using your method. Thank you for the info. Will update how it goes.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Good luck Rudy - make it 3-4' diameter, keep it moist and mixed!

Thanks for this video!! I love how you just kept it on the ground. I am hoping that I will be able to do that when I start my composting piles. Very informative!! Thank you.

@growitbuildit

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - good luck starting your pile. Whatever you do, don't over-think composting!

Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this informative video. My wife and I are ready to begin our first compost pile!

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent - best of luck David!

Great job at keeping it simple. I love that you explained the different products that are good and no good for it.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome James. I am glad you found it helpful and enjoyed it. Good luck starting your pile!

Genius! I never thought of using it as a winter lawn blanket. I used to compost outdoors when I lived in Texas and Massachusetts. Now I'm indoors in a condo, but want to start a container Garden here.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

It makes for a nice soil amendment Lori!

Best video on how to produce top-quality compost! Excellent detailed explanation video on how anyone can DIY compost! Thank you for sharing and keep your videos coming.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Otis! Will do.

I had no idea this can actually get smoked....thanks for simplifying this for us....

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@angelaprater2679

3 жыл бұрын

Pure cow manure watch how quick it starts smoking

@yeskeepgoing2919

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelaprater2679 Wow...

@bka8851

Ай бұрын

It's not really smoke it's steam

New subscriber. I love when channel hosts reply to questions that people have. Good on you sir.

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven - I do my best!

Thanks for keeping the video simple & to the point.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Tarah!

Thank you so much for your video, finally i find this very easy way to make compos. Now i know about what is green and brown. I am starting to prepare my pile. Thanks a lot 🙏

@growitbuildit

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - good luck getting started!

I’ve just looked at more of your videos. They are all so good. I encourage anyone to explore this channel

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for this amazing method! I appreciate this greatly! I love the look of a nice steaming pile of compost!!!!! I love how you brought up that we should just do it! That is when we learn the most I believe! We can read all the books and watch all the videos but when we really learn is when we actually do it! :D

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Samuel - I'm happy you found it helpful! And you are correct - experience is the best teacher. It never lies.

Best video for compost ever!!!!!!

@growitbuildit

9 күн бұрын

Thank you Angela!

If only everybody was this good at giving directions/general guidelines

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was one of the first videos on composting that I could finally understand and feel confident to try again. You explained everything simple and perfect thanks appreciate this video and help

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aaron - I'm glad I was able to break it down well. Good luck!

@lindaowens9824

2 жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit no pun intended?... :D Thanks for this! Just started a tiny compost pile because my kids suggested it after seeing the finger/waste we got when using our new juicer! Excited to try something new!

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Cool Lisa! It's a good pun too! Know that you need a large pile for it all to get hot. So, it may take time, or even until Spring before you can get enough greens to get a hot pile. But you should keep doing it rather than throwing scraps to the landfill.

Thank you for the straightforward tips and encouragement to keep it simple! Looking forward to getting my compost done correctly this time and going to do it on the ground! Also thank you for showing the comparison of what compost with bad bacteria looks like! I appreciate that so much!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Aislynn! Just target 50/50 green to brown by volume, and mix it up. If it isn't hot in a few days (check daily), just try to diagnose the problem. It will either be not enough green, too wet, too dry, no air, or not a big enough pile. Good luck!

Just got a composter for my birthday, early June, 2023. Love not wasting kitchen scraps! I always felt sad throwing them out! Very excited! 🙂

@growitbuildit

10 ай бұрын

Congrats - good luck getting started!

This is the best compost video I’ve ever seen. I watched it in the spring and have piles going good now! Thanks!!

@growitbuildit

8 ай бұрын

This is the kind of comment I like getting. Good job Elisabeth!

Wow, this has got to be one of the best how-to composting vids on YT because it is not overly-complicated and makes it seem very very easy which it actually is! Thank you! From what I gather, the amount of time you spend getting air into it and making sure its moist is the main factor that determines how fast it goes, that and the types of materials like Im sure sawdust and grass clippings goes way faster than cardboard boxes and whole vegetables! I live two blocks from a grocery store dumpster so I get all sorts of thrown away produce which tends to take quite awhile to fully break down. I should build some kind of shredder.

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will - the main factors are the four ingredients: green-brown-water-air, and keeping them balanced. You need all four to have the 'good' bacteria decompose your pile. As a pile decomposes, it compresses on itself, squeezing out room for air. That is why you must turn the pile, to keep it aerated. With grass, you have to do this every 24-48 hours. With different green materials, like vegetables, you can turn the pile weekly. The other factor is the size of your pile. A large pile insulates itself from the outside temperature, so the center of the pile can get hot. Make your pile 3-4' diameter, and you should be good. And vegetables break down really fast. Having the grocery store dumpster close should mean you can make tons of compost!

@Adam.Rushing

Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit Rookie never-composter here. I have a question in regards to your reply here. You said that a large pile insulates itself and the center can get hot...and to only make the pile 3-4' in diameter. I thought heat is what you want? Since that's the case, before your info here, I would have thought that a larger pile would be better...the bigger the better. Or am I misunderstanding, and you meant that the center of a larger pile can get TOO hot? If this is the case, what's too hot?

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, 3-4' is a good size to get a hot pile. In Winter my piles are about4' wide by 6' long. There are limits though, if you use grass watch the temperature. If it gets to 160 or more you should separate it into two smaller piles and add brown. Think of the unlucky farmer who bales their hay when wet - large bales can catch on fire. The wet part on the inside hot composts and can ignite dry parts.

@Adam.Rushing

Жыл бұрын

@@growitbuildit Ahhh, that analogy made perfect sense...I grew up in hay country and saw hay fires way too regularly. Thank you sir!

@FrikInCasualMode

Жыл бұрын

In a pinch, lawnmower can be used to shred composting material. I use it to shred leaves before throwing them on the pile. If you have leafy vegetables, celery leaves and similar things just throw them on the ground. Then put a bag on your lawnmover and mow all greens. I do not recommend using this method to prepare more solid stuff! 😁

Your tutorial is so clear and to the point. Just started my heap and i needed to hear this. WOW this is an entire course in 1 video👋👋👋👍👍👍👍

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ilisapeci! That was my goal - to make a comprehensive video that covered everything you need to know, and nothing extra.

@davecannon4431

2 жыл бұрын

Thats what i was thinking!!

This was a great video. Good job with the details and being able to see it in a time line like this. Greatly appreciate it 👍🏼👍🏼

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - glad I could help you out!

I just got a compost tumbler and want to start my 1st recipe. This was a very easy to follow video with simple directions that I think I just might be able to do it! Thank you!!

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You are welcome Cassandra. Just know that tumblers are often difficult, or cannot get hot due to them not being large enough. The pile size will determine if it heats up or not. But do not worry - it will still make compost! It will just take longer. The process is the same.

@terencer

8 ай бұрын

@@growitbuilditwould it be okay to make this in a raised garden box? Thinking of having one built for compost only. And wouldn’t it be smelly if left open?

@growitbuildit

8 ай бұрын

It would be fine to do that. People make pallet bins all the time. I originally intended to do so,but never got around to it. After several successful piles I just figured it would one more thing to maintain

This was the clearest and most concise presentation on composting. Definitely worth re-watching!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Don! I'm glad you found it helpful!

This video is, by far, the best on composting. This is my first year doing compost. I didn't want to spend any money on dirt for my garden. I did everything you said to start my pile and I just turned it this morning...I had lots of steam!!! I'm soooo flipping excited!!! I watch and re-watch this video and keep following your steps. THANK YOU!!!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm very happy you got a hot pile! It's a great feeling isn't it? Now just keep an eye on it and make adjustments as necessary. You're going to learn really quick how to manage the pile and keep it going. Experience is the best teacher, it never lies. Congrats!

@chaosengine4597

3 жыл бұрын

it's not dirt. It's compost ;)

Thank you so much for the information! I zoned out watching you turn the pile and had to rewind to hear what you said. I can't wait to see how mine turns out! Thanks again!

@growitbuildit

3 күн бұрын

You are very welcome, and thank you for the kind words! Good luck getting your pile started!

Thank you! Finally, a simple instructional! Off to build my pile.......

@growitbuildit

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Good luck Heidi!

As far as how to start a compost pile this is by far the best I've seen. No bs, and full of helpful info. Thanks for this!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Nick! Good luck starting your pile!

Hey I love the video! Just started my own pile in my backyard earlier today and I'm eager to see it go. You've made me realize I can just keep it in a pile, no need to keep it in a little wire mesh enclosed "pen" that I made for it. Also you made me realize turning is a lot more important than I realized... I planned on once a month turning it but every other day or every few days seems more appropriate. Great stuff! Thanks!

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Colter - congrats on getting started. The frequent turning is due to me constantly adding to it, which most people don't do. But also with grass clippings- it is extremely important. I've learned that as all this stuff breaks down, and particularly grass, it just sort of compresses on to itself. Eventually, no air will be present, and the anaerobic bacteria really will take over. If you use grass, pay close attention to the pile. If you see it start matting up, get after it and turn/separate it.

I’m going to attempt my 1st garden. So glad I found this!

@growitbuildit

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - good luck!

I just wanted to say that you are very helpful and teaches valuable information to people. As a master gardener correct information to aid and repair soil is greatly appreciated! Thank you

@growitbuildit

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Ms Majota - I'm glad you found it helpful. And I really appreciate the kind words!

The simplicity in this is very beautiful. And very easy to watch. Thank you so much for making this! As soon as I saw the steam, I was sold! Way better than the other compost videos I've watched on KZread.

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Zachary - I'm glad you found it helpful, as that was my intention! I like to keep things as practical as possible.

Wow, just wow. Your demo + explanations were very simple to follow and straight forward. I have never done compost before but have been interested in it lately because I plan to start a new garden in my backyard soon. I will try your method and hope it will work for me. Thanks a lot for sharing. I will subscribe to your channel.

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and I am happy I could help you out! Good luck starting your pile!

Best video I have ever watched on composting!

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jana!

Thankyou so much. I really want to learn about composting so happy found your vids. Wish you the very best in life 💕

@growitbuildit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alfredo. Best of luck to you starting your compost pile!

This was the BEST composting video I’ve come across! Thanks for putting everything in layman’s terms

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Anthony!

Blessings to you for this! Now I’m ready to compost! 💃🏽

@growitbuildit

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you Anna!

@wwalk632

3 жыл бұрын

Quit the fucking blessing shit just say mother natures happy

This is so fascinating. Really makes me appreciate what nature does for us and the balances that are at play.

@growitbuildit

Ай бұрын

It is almost magical. How quickly it can all change.

I was in the same boat as many of the other comments. First video that has shown me a positive conclusion all the Amazon packages that arrive at my house. I also have access to pallets. Time to make some saw dust for my compost pile or build a dance floor. Thank you for this video!!!

@growitbuildit

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad I could help you out. Good luck!

Brilliant. Just the advice I needed. Tim uk

Yes this a GREAT tutorial. The creator is a fantastic teacher in general. Nicely done indeed 👌🏻

@growitbuildit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful.

Thank you for making this video, In every video I've seen before they talk about what they're using but don't where or how to get it make it, or buy it. this video explained composting very well. Grass, wood, water, stir. nobody else made it that simple.

@growitbuildit

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't like overthinking anything!

True, it's the best way of composting I have ever been taught or seen

@growitbuildit

Ай бұрын

100% fully agree Joyce!