Can I vermicompost in a trash can?
I have a trash can (~20-30 gal) full of shredded leaves and some kitchen waste. Can I add worms (and more kitchen scraps, as available) to this and vermicompost? I’m trying to be efficient here and buying a container or lumber for a container doesn’t seem to be in keeping with that. Will they freeze in the winter (in Philadelphia) or will the leaves and whatever bacterial composting takes place towards the bottom of the pile be warm enough?
I use a 20 gal garbage can myself for the compost. I had holes drilled in the side for ventilation and I make sure the compost is always moist but not wet. Here in AZ the garbage can method works well but needs daily attention as the compost dries out every day if left unattended.
I would not recommend putting worms in your trashcan. The metal would either make the compost too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter, Worms can’t live in the bitter cold above ground and would need the added warmth of the soil.
You can, however, continue to add kitchen scraps to your compost over the winter. Just throw the stuff in the can, gover the lid over it and let the bacteria do the rest. The process will slow down over the winter but you will have good compost come Arpil for your spring planting.
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How to use compost on a mulched area?
I had issues with cats and squirrels eating or pooping on all my flowers, so I decided to put landscaping fabric and mulch down around all my flowers. I now want to fertilize for the winter and don’t know how to go about it. I bought compost for my newly planted peonies and have tons left over. If I can’t fertilize with compost, can I use liquid fertilizer?
I live in zone 5, have roses, clematis, peonies and two butterfly gardens. Thanks for any and all advice!
Yeah on using Compost! You will want to consider using it at the same time as you re mulch. If it is very fine, then consider raking it into the turf, especially in areas of concern. If it is woody, then I would suggest mixing it with your mulch now, as you would be re-mulching in Spring. If you aren’t opposed to a getting dirty, you can make your own Liquid fertilizer by filling a bucket a third the way with compost and the rest with water. Let it sit overnight, and vola! This way makes a weak ‘tea’. Here is a better way, but more involved. Compost Tea is far superior to liquid fertilizers and is beneficial to the environment and to environmentally sound businesses. Thank you, and Good Luck!
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