G86-810 Garden Compost (Revised February 1993)

Authors

Don Steinegger, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Donald E. Janssen, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1986

Comments

© 1986, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide discusses the advantages of compost, the compost heap, ingredients, uses and instructions for making compost.

Compost is a mixture of partially decomposed plant material and other organic wastes. It is used in the garden to amend soil and fertilize plants.