Gardening activities: Level 3: Composting

Benefits:

• will improve nutrient content and structure of soil when used
• helps mobility and co-ordination
• helps to increase muscle strength and balance

You will need:

• Compost bin
• Organic matter
• Watering can

Ensure the site for the compost bin is weed free

Site the bin in a fairly sheltered spot

Add coarse material criss- crossed to allow air flow

Build up organic matter as it becomes available. A mixture of coarse and finer materials is best

A rainproof lid is essential to avoid waterlogging

But add water if heap seems dry

Add to the garden when compost is brown, crumbly & soil like