Summer is here. It's a great time to get your compost pile started. It takes three to four months for organic ingredients to break down and form compost, so starting in the summer means you'll have a finished product ready in time to fertilize your yard this fall. In most parts of Texas, applying compost in the fall helps prepare plants for winter.
Many of the items that typically go in the trash, like food scraps, paper products, and leaves can be composted. Composting benefits the environment by helping reduce landfill waste and conserve water.
To learn more, read "Mulching and Composting, A Take Care of Texas Guide" or watch the video "How to Start Composting in Your Own Backyard" for instructions on starting a compost pile.
