How to make Compost - The Simplest Easy Method To Compost Piles!

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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
  • Complete guide start to finish on composting. This is the most basic and simple way to compost. In this video you will learn:
    - Benefits of Compost on soil / plants
    - What items you can compost
    - What you shouldn't compost
    - How to build a compost pile
    - How long it takes a compost pile to break down
    I don't overcomplicate anything here. It is just what to do and how to do it. I've been composting for about 5 years, and make 4-6 large piles every year.
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  • @noralaurel4735
    @noralaurel4735 3 роки тому +1647

    I watched your video a few days ago! Every time I started a compost pile it never, I mean never heated up. I tired to heat up my compost pile more times that I care to admit or count. I follow your method step by step and HOLY COW for the first time EVER MY PILE IS HOT. I am so thankful to you! A MILLÓN THANKS. I have a hot compost. So happy 😁 temperature 110 after just one day!!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +105

      I like hearing this! Great work Nora!

    • @angelaberni8873
      @angelaberni8873 3 роки тому +36

      I live in an extremely hot country and we have frequent fires in the surrounding countryside. Sometimes they last as long as 4 days and we frequently worry for our homes. My concern is if the compost heap can catch fire ?

    • @rollandelliott
      @rollandelliott 3 роки тому +11

      @@angelaberni8873 no

    • @karencameron6563
      @karencameron6563 3 роки тому +50

      @@angelaberni8873 we had a neighbour whose compost pile caught on fire, so I would say yes, it could happen. I think turning it daily would help.

    • @psynquantz
      @psynquantz 3 роки тому +36

      @@karencameron6563 Please please please make a video of Flaming Compost Pile.

  • @nurfuerverrueckte
    @nurfuerverrueckte Рік тому +672

    I never thought that by the end of my 30s, I would enjoy sitting on my couch at 11pm watching a dude pile up dirt.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +27

      I aim to please!

    • @nurfuerverrueckte
      @nurfuerverrueckte Рік тому +10

      @@growitbuildit You are an achiever my friend. First thing I did the next day is re-pile my own dirt. I collected all the scraps of last week and tomorrow I'll work it all in. All this work around my compost made me rethink my garden and opened up a couple of ideas for next year. So thanks again, my Winter is going to be full of work and I love it.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +4

      That is excellent. I'm glad I could inspire you. Make sure your pile is large enough to heat up. In Winter in zone 6, instead of making piles 3' diameter I'll make them 5-6' diameter.

    • @Lomiler
      @Lomiler 6 місяців тому +8

      U good, iam 42 and feel the same. Friday 10:22pm haha

    • @shaunnichols8170
      @shaunnichols8170 6 місяців тому +7

      It must be a midlife thing because im 37 doing the same thing lol

  • @plants4thewin
    @plants4thewin 3 роки тому +760

    OMG...normal voice (no annoying music), straight to the point, I had to double check that this video was made in 2020....LOL..great vid thank you!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +16

      You are very welcome!

    • @mamabear8641
      @mamabear8641 3 роки тому +13

      Agreed. Classic and humble. Thanks. Excellent video.

    • @karencameron6563
      @karencameron6563 3 роки тому +4

      Yes! 100% agree with you!

    • @esthercoar5464
      @esthercoar5464 3 роки тому +5

      I figured it would take me nights to find a video I could use ...can't wait to explore this channel.

    • @carlmarx7489
      @carlmarx7489 3 роки тому +10

      Right. No "hey UA-cam! Welcome to my 5 minute intro"

  • @mitchelladcock8906
    @mitchelladcock8906 5 місяців тому +8

    I’m 25 years old, and absolutely geeking out over composting. No chance I would’ve seen myself doing this just a few years ago

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  5 місяців тому +1

      It will become a way of life. Something that you just do, and you will never look at kitchen wastes the same way.

    • @cshula1
      @cshula1 7 днів тому

      Does anybody know if I can use the fine pine flakes that I use in my chicken coop? I know the poop is good but I don’t know if the pine flakes are ok.

  • @leonardbutler2231
    @leonardbutler2231 Місяць тому +14

    I've been composting for over 30 years, and I agree with everything you showed us, especially when you added finished compost to your new pile.Many people don't mention this step. Very well done!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much Leonard!

    • @NerminUyar
      @NerminUyar 27 днів тому +2

      Yes indeed. Doesn't' it? Like a reminder pinch to the pile what to do. We apply the same knowledge to our home vinegar that the matured vinegar helps to get matured the new one. So lovely nature. Thank you @growitbuildit

  • @trishfitzpatrick2066
    @trishfitzpatrick2066 2 роки тому +882

    Well done post! Plainly explained, no filler of the "me-me-me" stuff, no distracting music. Every bit was all meat. Thank you for this. VERY useful.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +24

      Thank you Trish! I'm very happy you enjoyed it and appreciate your kind words!

    • @susieinthecountry4434
      @susieinthecountry4434 2 роки тому +23

      yes no distracting music, just the info! thanks♥

    • @Dkasitch
      @Dkasitch Рік тому +9

      Agree

    • @joelalexander4513
      @joelalexander4513 Рік тому +5

      jUST the facts, ma'am! LOL

    • @nosajsamaniego4512
      @nosajsamaniego4512 Рік тому +1

      @@growitbuildit Does the compost need to be beat by the sun, constantly to become hot???

  • @alicepowell6946
    @alicepowell6946 Рік тому +99

    Just got my first wheelbarrow full of compost after watching this video last year! We’ve watched tons of videos and tried different things and as you said- this is the most simple and easiest way to do it! Your patience will pay off!

  • @Chester-Blackwell
    @Chester-Blackwell 3 місяці тому +26

    Probably the best instructional video I've ever seen on composting. I make the mistake of not turning the pile daily with grass clippings and get the huge clumps of melted stinky grass. You have clarified the steps that make it easy to go forward to make the best compost possible. Thank you!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 місяці тому +1

      You are welcome Chester - good luck on your next pile!

  • @amyisaferry
    @amyisaferry 3 роки тому +97

    The #1 thing I'm stoked about once I eventually get out of these apartments and into a house with my own yard. It's gonna be such a mess.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +21

      Freeing yourself of an apartment is a great thing!

    • @chaosengine4597
      @chaosengine4597 3 роки тому +19

      I am the proud owner of a indoor worm-composter. In my flat on the 6th floor of an apartment building. Never let reality get in the way of your dreams.

    • @amyisaferry
      @amyisaferry 3 роки тому +2

      @@chaosengine4597 I love that and the quote.. you're inspiring me. It might just be my next excuse to splurge!

    • @BrianGay57
      @BrianGay57 3 роки тому +3

      Congratulations! I recent moved from a fairly large corner lot to a patio home. I have ended up downsizing my garden to herbs that do well in containers, and without much sun.

    • @elizabethboyd3549
      @elizabethboyd3549 2 місяці тому +1

      @@chaosengine4597I love what you said, never let reality get in the way of your dreams. Thanks I needed that this morning.❤

  • @MichaelJosephJr934
    @MichaelJosephJr934 3 роки тому +319

    While watching this I ran to my recycling bin and took the brown amazon paper out! 🤣😂🤣

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +24

      Keeping a ready supply of brown material on hand is a great idea. Because it stores well, and then you always have it.

    • @silvanahernandez7921
      @silvanahernandez7921 3 роки тому +2

      Lol

    • @superdave8248
      @superdave8248 3 роки тому +11

      The saw dust is a huge bonus to the process (IMO). Unfortunately I don't do enough wood working to generate enough saw dust to make this as practical a process.

    • @UziBlancoOfficial
      @UziBlancoOfficial 3 роки тому +2

      Good idea

    • @henryvalero9235
      @henryvalero9235 3 роки тому +2

      @@superdave8248 From Lil Giant I do not do ANY woodworking, so you are a step up on me. Lol I would try to find a lumber yard or neighbor that cuts wood, tree remover, or house contractor. Sometimes a County Extension or a Park District will advertise free firewood for the pickup after they cut down a tree. They cut right there in our Park here in Illinois, and do it minimum of once a year, usually in the spring or early summer. You could just sweep up the sawdust. Our Park guys cut it in a parking lot, near the rented garden spaces. Park lets people sign up for their e-mail, so can get there first, before firewood is all gone. Never saw anyone try to get the sawdust. So you’d be the only one asking if you do not spread the idea around. LOL. Guys building houses might be willing to let you sweep up the sawdust. Just take a bucket with you.
      Do not use laminate or vinyl sawdust from new flooring. Has all kinds of chemicals and synthetic materials. But they usually cut flooring last, so you should have some time before they start on the inside of the house. Watch for new construction. Keep a broom and a bucket in your trunk!! A quick stop and you are all set up. They won’t mind. After all, you are working to improve the environment. It is a community effort!

  • @carcrashes923
    @carcrashes923 5 місяців тому +25

    Its been a few years i have a hobby of watching gardening videos . to my complete honesty i have watched a ton of videos on composting but never figured out how to do it exactly . This video was 20 mins of pure golden knowledge , its the first time now that i have complete idea of how things need to be done to start composting. This is really a appreciable video .I gained a lot of knowledge from this one .

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  5 місяців тому

      Thank you - I'm glad I could help you out. If you're into composting vids - you should check out my Winter compost video.

  • @wordhue
    @wordhue 11 місяців тому +15

    searching up youtube for composting tutorials all i got was complex methods. Now your video showed up weeks later without me searching for it up. This is honestly what i was trying to find simple, reliable and working. Thank you so much.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому +1

      You are very welcome - good luck starting your first pile.

  • @my2wins
    @my2wins 2 роки тому +232

    That was the first time I understood how to do this and I’ve been trying to learn for the past year. This was the only time it made sense. Thank you!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +8

      You are very welcome! Glad I could help you out.

    • @beatricebeswick8126
      @beatricebeswick8126 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your information I will try it soon

    • @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218
      @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 2 роки тому +3

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
      ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭3:17-18‬ ‭NIV‬‬
      H

    • @lunabeta3516
      @lunabeta3516 2 роки тому

      Same here. !!! So far the best video I've seen

    • @joygreen2856
      @joygreen2856 2 роки тому +3

      Agreed! I prayed that the Lord would lead me to where I needed to be to know how to do this. Ty for the video. I finally feel like it makes sense and I can do this without going broke.

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 3 роки тому +81

    I sprinkle a handful or two of soil after each time I add kitchen veg scraps, and so long as a variety of plant material is used. The compost breaks down really quickly, as the Soil adds micro organisms that help speed up the process.

    • @seagreenspiral
      @seagreenspiral 2 роки тому +1

      Add some more diversity, meat dairy oils and meat scraps

  • @sterlinghamiltonracing6487
    @sterlinghamiltonracing6487 4 дні тому +2

    This is the best video of composting or anything garden related that I have ever seen. Very informative without over complicating it. Thank you for this!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  4 дні тому

      Thank you so much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

  • @fancygurl719
    @fancygurl719 Рік тому +5

    I dont even garden YET and I know this is valuable infomation! Thank you.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Ebony! I'm very happy you found it helpful.

  • @ashleighmayhew1017
    @ashleighmayhew1017 3 роки тому +313

    This was probably the BEST video I've seen on composting. Thank you not only for your laid-back perspective but also for taking the time to explain all the things in simple terms. We have a compost pile in our tiny backyard, and I'm excited to finally start using the compost and perhaps starting a new pile soon!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +8

      Thank you Ashleigh! I'm very happy you found it helpful. Good luck!

    • @loveofyahweh9660
      @loveofyahweh9660 2 роки тому +1

      I agree

    • @arli4406
      @arli4406 2 роки тому +1

      Can compost be used directly under roots when you plant eg lilack or roses dahlias?

    • @AClark15
      @AClark15 2 роки тому +4

      I agree!! This helped me more than any other video or article.

    • @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218
      @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 2 роки тому +4

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
      ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭3:17-18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  • @cookey3855
    @cookey3855 3 роки тому +114

    G'Day Mate, My Grandparents told me over 50 years ago to plant potatoes when you have a lot of clay in your soil. They help break the clay down and if you have the time, cultivate them for at least 12 months. I hope this is of help to someone. Cheers, Cookeydownunder.

    • @mamabear8641
      @mamabear8641 3 роки тому +6

      Great and timely advice. Will give it a try!! Thanks.

    • @BritishBeachcomber
      @BritishBeachcomber 3 роки тому +9

      I think it's the amount of digging you have to do to grow and harvest potatoes, and all the vegetation you dig back in, that really improves the soil.

    • @krzysztofrudnicki5841
      @krzysztofrudnicki5841 2 роки тому +5

      Daikon radish would break clay soil.

    • @Sunflower-ug3eh
      @Sunflower-ug3eh 2 роки тому +3

      WOW, thank you. I live where my ground is hard, it's red clay. I am afraid I will never be able to grow anything. Now I know I can grow potatoes then use the soil they grew in to grow other things. Thanks !
      **

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 2 роки тому +1

      OP is absolutely right. More than once I noticed the same. The change is quite remarkable. In fact nowadays I like to use potatoes to "build" soil, mostly on a non dig situation! Work wonders with so little work! ;-)

  • @frogpocalypse
    @frogpocalypse Рік тому +10

    (To the tune of row, row, your boat)
    Worms, germs, indulge yourselves,
    In kitchen-scrap cuisine,
    Routinely, routinely, routinely, routinely,
    I mix the brown and green.
    This is the kind of thing that pops into my head when I should be doing something else, lol

  • @tarahmullins9642
    @tarahmullins9642 Рік тому

    Thanks for keeping the video simple & to the point.

  • @silvanahernandez7921
    @silvanahernandez7921 3 роки тому +253

    This was so informative and on point. Wasn’t boring and you stayed in topic. Thank you!

  • @FaithJourney989
    @FaithJourney989 Рік тому +129

    Easily one of the clearest, best-explained videos I've come across explaining the process of composting to beginners like me. Well done, thanks!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! Glad I could help you out!

    • @CaptainMattsWorms
      @CaptainMattsWorms Рік тому +2

      Great Video! Have you considered starting a small worm farm to turn that compost into black gold?? (AKA Worm Castings) I raise millions of worms for fertilizer for my garden, and to teach others how to care for them :) Worms are the secret to any great garden :)

    • @microgreens9716
      @microgreens9716 Рік тому +1

      @@CaptainMattsWorms Captain Matt is the Real Deal. We are Worm People. Check us out

    • @connorlancaster7541
      @connorlancaster7541 Рік тому +4

      Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

    • @Mrandmrsadventure
      @Mrandmrsadventure Рік тому +2

      Agreed!! Thank you so much 💚

  • @marymccormick7806
    @marymccormick7806 Рік тому +1

    Awesome. I am going to share your video with friends. I’ve been composting & experimenting for 2 years- always learning. You give the building blocks and visual examples. Thanks

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому

      Thank you Mary! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for sharing. Good luck!

  • @clive4351
    @clive4351 Рік тому

    Thank you for this simplified great info!😊🎉

  • @lplatz
    @lplatz 3 роки тому +28

    Easily one of the best compost "How To" videos I've seen.

  • @minimatemasterworks
    @minimatemasterworks 3 роки тому +31

    I had no idea you could compost so quickly and I had no idea why my results were so poor! Thank you sir!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +3

      You are very welcome!

    • @duaneday5474
      @duaneday5474 3 роки тому +2

      I was lucky enough to do composting in St Lucia back in the 1990's.... tropical compost takes only 3 months!!!...18 months for compost to be usable here in Nova Scotia, Canada.

    • @allaniedawn1667
      @allaniedawn1667 2 роки тому

      @@duaneday5474 hello fellow Nova Scotian and yes true

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 2 роки тому

      Similar experience here. Warm and cozy Portugal, really fast and easy. Move up, in latitude, to the cold and gray Norway... Nah, none of the above! LOL :-)

  • @wvu412
    @wvu412 Рік тому

    Really helpful here, no bs straight to the point loved it

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +1

      You are very welcome - that is what I was aiming for.

  • @kimgowers486
    @kimgowers486 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Thank you for breaking this down, and demonstrate! So thoroughly explained and detailed!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Kim - I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

  • @esplenderm3096
    @esplenderm3096 3 роки тому +8

    One of the few videos you don’t have to be reminded to give a “like.” The video is so good, you just give automatically.

  • @yeskeepgoing2919
    @yeskeepgoing2919 3 роки тому +21

    I had no idea this can actually get smoked....thanks for simplifying this for us....

  • @shirleyandrews1152
    @shirleyandrews1152 10 місяців тому

    THANK YOU‼️ You answered several of my questions & made it simple❤️

  • @michaelbarrywalsh5822
    @michaelbarrywalsh5822 Рік тому

    Probably the most simple composting video I've watched ,,, and one of the best ,can't wait to try it .

  • @lolnope11never
    @lolnope11never 3 роки тому +50

    This video is, by far, the best on composting. This is my first year doing compost. I didn't want to spend any money on dirt for my garden. I did everything you said to start my pile and I just turned it this morning...I had lots of steam!!! I'm soooo flipping excited!!! I watch and re-watch this video and keep following your steps. THANK YOU!!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! I'm very happy you got a hot pile! It's a great feeling isn't it? Now just keep an eye on it and make adjustments as necessary. You're going to learn really quick how to manage the pile and keep it going. Experience is the best teacher, it never lies. Congrats!

    • @chaosengine4597
      @chaosengine4597 3 роки тому +1

      it's not dirt. It's compost ;)

  • @shanegreene6332
    @shanegreene6332 3 роки тому +6

    Excellent info thank you I am new to this and just started a week ago. I was layering it about 6” thick each, green to brown with my vegetable leftovers. I’m glad I found your video now and I immediately went out and turned it and mixed it very well. Any wait to see some steam. I was starting to wonder why I hadn’t yet because I thought I had done it right.

  • @paulemersun
    @paulemersun Рік тому

    Best. Explanation. Ever. Composting has inhibited me forever; I always thought it was laborious and took forever to render. I'm excited for spring to arrive and get started! Great vid.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому

      Thank you Paul - good luck! Make your pile around 3' diameter and you should be good to go.

  • @judithmdza9500
    @judithmdza9500 Рік тому +13

    I’ve watched so many compost videos and this one is finally breaking down the actual materials are and what they do thank you!

  • @timdelafosse4655
    @timdelafosse4655 3 роки тому +7

    Brilliant. Just the advice I needed.
    Tim uk

  • @taramellow3016
    @taramellow3016 3 роки тому +55

    Ok this is awesome!!! It’s onnnnnn for 2021!!! Thank you!!

  • @zulu5oscar765
    @zulu5oscar765 Рік тому

    I have to tell you, I'm amazed how well this method works. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome - glad you were able to make some compost!

  • @hilaireoloughlin
    @hilaireoloughlin 11 місяців тому +1

    Dude, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      You are very welcome Hilaire! Good luck

  • @michellesovereign4564
    @michellesovereign4564 2 роки тому +102

    So glad you mentioned cardboard! I've watched so many videos that call for leaves, twigs and branches. I was feeling like that would be hard to come by in my garden and it was discouraging. I have plenty of greens and now I know I have browns too. Amazon sends plenty of that! Thanks so much. I'm subscribing because you actually made this video interesting, helpful and informative. Wish me luck ☺
    No music and straight to the point as well! Thanks for that too 👏👏👏👏

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +9

      You are welcome Michelle - what you saw is what I do. Best of luck, and your timing is good - there are going to be lots of Halloween pumpkins to gather up for a 'green' source. Although cooler outdoor temps do slow things down. But remember, given enough time everything composts!

    • @shadysgarden5733
      @shadysgarden5733 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VCyNFTBss00/v-deo.html

    • @DenaInWyo
      @DenaInWyo 2 роки тому +3

      @@growitbuildit Curious, since I don't have a source for browns much other than cardboard, do you think it will go well with just that? I can get tons, but something like sawdust I don't have a source for.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +7

      @denainwyo cardboard works fine. Soak it in water before adding it, as it can repel water a bit when dry. I find a great way to process it is by cutting strips with a very sharp knife.

    • @DenaInWyo
      @DenaInWyo 2 роки тому +5

      @@growitbuildit Thank you so much for responding! Going to give it a shot.

  • @robertlong9963
    @robertlong9963 Рік тому +16

    I just found your channel a few days ago and I was so impressed with your content that I had to research your video library. Your recent video on winter composting got me excited about watching more of your tutorials. I was totally correct that you were going to be able to help me out getting started with my own composting and soil amending needs. Thanks for your advice and tips on creating great soil. I’m now going to watch other older videos to use as companion guides for a healthier garden area.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +3

      Excellent Robert - I'm glad you found my channel and that you are enjoying my videos. I may not produce as many as others, but I try to have them be relevant and useful and of high quality.

  • @augustowaloonski6
    @augustowaloonski6 9 місяців тому

    Very informative and SIMPLE, Thank you sir!!

  • @mothman1856
    @mothman1856 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for getting to the point, everything you said was important information. I've been watching so many garden videos and so many of them could be half the length is people just got to the point like you did. Thank you very much.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      You're welcome moth man. I don't like videos that are too long either.

  • @plantaddict5390
    @plantaddict5390 3 роки тому +89

    One of the best compost how to's i've seen!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +1

      That's a big compliment man. Thank you!

    • @lancelucore440
      @lancelucore440 3 роки тому +2

      This is THE BEST Compost video I’ve ever seen.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому

      Thank you Lance! That really means a lot.

  • @ceroe123
    @ceroe123 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for a detailed, understandable video!!! You answered all of the questions I had written down!!!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому

      You are welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @vanusamoreira4164
    @vanusamoreira4164 5 місяців тому

    Very educational! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @probsthinkingaboutfood2982
    @probsthinkingaboutfood2982 Рік тому

    New gardener here, greatly appreciate this video!! Very informative and gets me very excited to start working.

  • @daniellepetrone8532
    @daniellepetrone8532 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you, this is what I needed

  • @theyinprinciple6407
    @theyinprinciple6407 2 роки тому +6

    This was so incredibly clear and helpful. I really appreciate it, thank you 🙏

  • @mariao9613
    @mariao9613 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. It was nice to gather information in an easy peasy way !!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 місяці тому

      You are very welcome Maria - good luck!

  • @albertowachsman7878
    @albertowachsman7878 3 роки тому +3

    Great video and I liked the comments and Q&A too. Thank you for posting it and answering every question. You have the soul of a teacher!

  • @sucha12
    @sucha12 2 роки тому +30

    This was insanely helpful. Thank you for putting your time into this, appreciate it!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you Kat! I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @ApexSpearfishing
    @ApexSpearfishing Рік тому

    This is the absolute best Composting video I have seen. Thank you. Very Informative.

  • @mariahbonner8885
    @mariahbonner8885 3 роки тому +37

    This was really well-done! Thank you for presenting the process in such a clear and concise way. I can’t wait to get started!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +1

      You are very welcome Mariah! You're going to love making your own supply of free fertilizer!

  • @ilisapecikaitavu1469
    @ilisapecikaitavu1469 3 роки тому +94

    Your tutorial is so clear and to the point. Just started my heap and i needed to hear this. WOW this is an entire course in 1 video👋👋👋👍👍👍👍

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you Ilisapeci! That was my goal - to make a comprehensive video that covered everything you need to know, and nothing extra.

    • @davecannon4431
      @davecannon4431 2 роки тому

      Thats what i was thinking!!

  • @loveliz0974
    @loveliz0974 8 місяців тому

    What a concise and thorough video thank you

  • @elisabethmitchell3491
    @elisabethmitchell3491 8 місяців тому

    This is the best compost video I’ve ever seen. I watched it in the spring and have piles going good now! Thanks!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  8 місяців тому

      This is the kind of comment I like getting. Good job Elisabeth!

  • @carriekassick7311
    @carriekassick7311 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you for this, you’re giving great info and straight to the point. Keeping it simple makes me think I can do this! 👍🏼

  • @synnveskaaheim8283
    @synnveskaaheim8283 Рік тому +14

    This was so so helpful! I've watched so many videos to start me off on my compost journey, and its been a bit overwhelming. However, your video made me feel like I could do it!!

  • @heidikirchner4169
    @heidikirchner4169 11 місяців тому

    Thank you! Finally, a simple instructional! Off to build my pile.......

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      You are very welcome. Good luck Heidi!

  • @the.keisha.crawford
    @the.keisha.crawford 8 місяців тому +1

    This was incredibly helpful and I now feel like I can try this. Thank you ❤

  • @paulrawlinson4723
    @paulrawlinson4723 3 роки тому +82

    You’ve nailed it...I’ve watched loads on this process as well as read lots but this is by far the best video summary. Thank you so much for sharing

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you Paul - that means a lot. I'm glad I could explain it clearly!

    • @jeannemcpherson7100
      @jeannemcpherson7100 2 роки тому +1

      Same here. Best video I've watched. I subscribed.

  • @davidkeating8751
    @davidkeating8751 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this informative video. My wife and I are ready to begin our first compost pile!

  • @TheEberlyFam
    @TheEberlyFam 2 місяці тому

    I’m going to attempt my 1st garden. So glad I found this!

  • @Shady.81
    @Shady.81 11 місяців тому +5

    A very new to gardening and this is by far the most resourceful video I’ve found. Thank you for the straightforward explanations and advice!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      Thank you Mike. Good luck starting your first pile.

  • @erinikeuchi6447
    @erinikeuchi6447 Рік тому +5

    Great video. Plain and simple. I made my first compost pile one week ago and can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому

      Thank you Erin! Glad you enjoyed it, and good luck on your pile!

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 2 роки тому +89

    Wow, this has got to be one of the best how-to composting vids on YT because it is not overly-complicated and makes it seem very very easy which it actually is! Thank you! From what I gather, the amount of time you spend getting air into it and making sure its moist is the main factor that determines how fast it goes, that and the types of materials like Im sure sawdust and grass clippings goes way faster than cardboard boxes and whole vegetables! I live two blocks from a grocery store dumpster so I get all sorts of thrown away produce which tends to take quite awhile to fully break down. I should build some kind of shredder.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +12

      Hi Will - the main factors are the four ingredients: green-brown-water-air, and keeping them balanced. You need all four to have the 'good' bacteria decompose your pile. As a pile decomposes, it compresses on itself, squeezing out room for air. That is why you must turn the pile, to keep it aerated. With grass, you have to do this every 24-48 hours. With different green materials, like vegetables, you can turn the pile weekly.
      The other factor is the size of your pile. A large pile insulates itself from the outside temperature, so the center of the pile can get hot. Make your pile 3-4' diameter, and you should be good.
      And vegetables break down really fast. Having the grocery store dumpster close should mean you can make tons of compost!

    • @Adam.Rushing
      @Adam.Rushing Рік тому +2

      @@growitbuildit Rookie never-composter here. I have a question in regards to your reply here. You said that a large pile insulates itself and the center can get hot...and to only make the pile 3-4' in diameter. I thought heat is what you want? Since that's the case, before your info here, I would have thought that a larger pile would be better...the bigger the better.
      Or am I misunderstanding, and you meant that the center of a larger pile can get TOO hot? If this is the case, what's too hot?

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +7

      Hi Adam, 3-4' is a good size to get a hot pile. In Winter my piles are about4' wide by 6' long.
      There are limits though, if you use grass watch the temperature. If it gets to 160 or more you should separate it into two smaller piles and add brown.
      Think of the unlucky farmer who bales their hay when wet - large bales can catch on fire. The wet part on the inside hot composts and can ignite dry parts.

    • @Adam.Rushing
      @Adam.Rushing Рік тому +5

      @@growitbuildit Ahhh, that analogy made perfect sense...I grew up in hay country and saw hay fires way too regularly. Thank you sir!

    • @FrikInCasualMode
      @FrikInCasualMode Рік тому +1

      In a pinch, lawnmower can be used to shred composting material. I use it to shred leaves before throwing them on the pile. If you have leafy vegetables, celery leaves and similar things just throw them on the ground. Then put a bag on your lawnmover and mow all greens. I do not recommend using this method to prepare more solid stuff! 😁

  • @jbgearhead
    @jbgearhead Рік тому

    This was a great video. Good job with the details and being able to see it in a time line like this. Greatly appreciate it 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      You are very welcome - glad I could help you out!

  • @phineasletsoalo8858
    @phineasletsoalo8858 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the video, simple as ABC. Starting mine right now

  • @robhartley9099
    @robhartley9099 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for replying to me. I am definitely going to try your formula. I know I'm regretting wasting all the material I have had over time that I could have used wished I had found you sooner lol. Thanks again.

  • @JavaRatusso
    @JavaRatusso 2 роки тому +19

    The very best compost DIY I've ever seen! Thank you for all the detailed instructions and tips.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much David! I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 Рік тому

    Excellent video thank you so much looks simple enough, sure appreciate this

  • @krystic8160
    @krystic8160 Рік тому

    Awesome video! Thanks for all the info. It really demystified making compost

  • @defenderofdecency7218
    @defenderofdecency7218 Рік тому +3

    Wow, just wow. Your demo + explanations were very simple to follow and straight forward. I have never done compost before but have been interested in it lately because I plan to start a new garden in my backyard soon. I will try your method and hope it will work for me. Thanks a lot for sharing. I will subscribe to your channel.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому

      You are very welcome and I am happy I could help you out! Good luck starting your pile!

  • @quintellaherrington6403
    @quintellaherrington6403 3 роки тому +47

    This was easy to understand and doable!! Thank you.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +1

      You are welcome Quintella! It is doable. Grass is the key, but you just need to get that critical mass of greens be it coffee grounds, saving scraps - someone even said they buy alfalfa pellets from Tractor Supply. You will really learn by doing. I find that I just have to manage a pile rather than adhere to any specific recipe. Generally if it doesn't heat up you just need to get more greens.

  • @janadermody7448
    @janadermody7448 Рік тому

    Best video I have ever watched on composting!

  • @wadegoodwin6773
    @wadegoodwin6773 11 місяців тому

    Im a beginner gardener, and most grateful for your tips, hints and information brother, thanks so much indeed

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      You are very welcome Wade. I am glad you are enjoying my videos.

  • @jamese498
    @jamese498 Рік тому +6

    Great job at keeping it simple. I love that you explained the different products that are good and no good for it.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому

      You are very welcome James. I am glad you found it helpful and enjoyed it. Good luck starting your pile!

  • @melissakilgore5139
    @melissakilgore5139 2 роки тому +5

    This has been the best composting video I’ve seen so far! Simple and effective method! Thank you.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому

      Thank you Melissa! I'm glad I could help you out.

  • @otiswinters3674
    @otiswinters3674 Рік тому

    Best video on how to produce top-quality compost! Excellent detailed explanation video on how anyone can DIY compost! Thank you for sharing and keep your videos coming.

  • @babystudios0101
    @babystudios0101 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for your simple tips!! Ive eatched soooomany videos... dicouraged thinking ill never get it. But alas!! I found your channel! Thanks for your simple easy to understand ways of composting!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  10 місяців тому

      Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

  • @stevenpage8847
    @stevenpage8847 3 роки тому +8

    New subscriber. I love when channel hosts reply to questions that people have. Good on you sir.

  • @JesusisKingofkings
    @JesusisKingofkings 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the straightforward tips and encouragement to keep it simple! Looking forward to getting my compost done correctly this time and going to do it on the ground! Also thank you for showing the comparison of what compost with bad bacteria looks like! I appreciate that so much!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +1

      You are very welcome Aislynn! Just target 50/50 green to brown by volume, and mix it up. If it isn't hot in a few days (check daily), just try to diagnose the problem. It will either be not enough green, too wet, too dry, no air, or not a big enough pile. Good luck!

  • @Plaino_Blaino
    @Plaino_Blaino Рік тому +19

    I just want to say thank you so much! I'm getting ready to start my first compost, and am happy to hear the words "keep it simple". Great job with explaining the whole process, and can't wait to try it!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому +2

      You are very welcome Plaino! Good luck starting your pile!

  • @bianca555
    @bianca555 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the information! Straight to the point

  • @allenmarquez8805
    @allenmarquez8805 3 роки тому +5

    Great video! I love the simplicity.

  • @mypointofblue5260
    @mypointofblue5260 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing this! I'm doing my research on composting as I plan to start a little gardening as well! :)

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому

      You are welcome sir! Best of luck to you!

  • @durdinazurkic3750
    @durdinazurkic3750 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much
    I’ll start this year and you help me a lot
    I love gardening

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 місяці тому

      You are welcome - I'm glad I could help you!

  • @danlawson6652
    @danlawson6652 11 місяців тому

    Great video and taught me so much. Explained so simply. Thank you

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 місяців тому

      Excellent - glad I could help you out Dan!

  • @kellymarievelez
    @kellymarievelez 2 роки тому +41

    Thank you for making this video. It's my first time even wanting to try composting and you have explained it thoroughly and in a simple way!! Looking forward to making my first pile :)

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +3

      You are welcome Kelly! Good luck to your first pile. Try to make it 3-4' diameter and you should be good

    • @connerquinn7793
      @connerquinn7793 Рік тому +2

      Same

  • @MichaelJosephJr934
    @MichaelJosephJr934 3 роки тому +16

    One of the better compost videos!

  • @graceandcherish
    @graceandcherish 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much! This has been the most helpful video I’ve watched re: composting!

  • @JBS2018
    @JBS2018 19 днів тому

    Thanks for the instructions. Going to try it this summer.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  18 днів тому

      You're welcome - good luck getting it started!

  • @jaypurkey308
    @jaypurkey308 2 роки тому +66

    I'm very new to all this, glad I found this video! This made everything make sense and makes me feel like this is something I can definitely do! Thank you so much for posting and for answering questions in the comments. I've saved this video and will share to any of my family/friends who ask/want to start a compost pile. Thanks again!!!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you Jay! I'm glad you found it helpful, and thank you for sharing it!

    • @christine9467
      @christine9467 2 роки тому +2

      Yes this was the best video I’ve seen and it’s super easy to start. Got mine started right after I saw the video.

  • @george200099
    @george200099 3 роки тому +6

    Excellent Job as per usual

  • @evil-turtle9303
    @evil-turtle9303 26 днів тому

    Thank you for this video. You made it simple and clear.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  25 днів тому

      You are very welcome! That was my goal.

  • @edwardjohnston8282
    @edwardjohnston8282 Рік тому

    this video is very informative. my wife and I are just starting our garden and this was very helpful and we cannot wait to get started!!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  Рік тому

      I'm very glad I could help you out Edward. Good luck this season!

  • @annadavis6361
    @annadavis6361 3 роки тому +16

    Blessings to you for this! Now I’m ready to compost! 💃🏽

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 роки тому +1

      Excellent! Thank you Anna!

    • @wwalk632
      @wwalk632 3 роки тому

      Quit the fucking blessing shit just say mother natures happy

  • @george200099
    @george200099 3 роки тому +21

    I’ve just looked at more of your videos. They are all so good. I encourage anyone to explore this channel