Compost fertilizer is vital for all kinds of gardening as it improves the soil making the plants and vegetation growing well. The location of the compost fertilizer greatly depends on what is being fertilized. It is always recommended to keep the compost pile in a safer place away from pests and bad smell. Steps for how to make compost fertilizer are given below:
The location of container for making compost fertilizer should be selected first. The container can be either made out of wood or plastic or on the ground. The place for making the compost fertilizer should be wide and should be of a depth of eight or three feet. To avoid the compost fertilizer ingredients being picked by squirrels, rabbits, birds and skunks it needs to be covered using a chicken wire or mesh.
Some of the best ingredients used in making of compost fertilizer include fruits, grass clippings, plant vines, discarded leaves, banana peels, organic coffee grounds, apple cores, carrot tops and so on. Of course tree or plant leaves are also good for making the compost fertilizer.
The next step is to mix the compost fertilizer ingredients using a pitch fork or small rake. Too much crushing of the ingredients has to be avoided. The compost fertilizer has to be moist or damp. When the ingredients are dry some water or fresh greens can be added. The compost fertilizer should smell fresh, musty like a potting soil (fresh). When the compost fertilizer smells like old garbage, dry leaves or less water or green material can be added.