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These are combined with the proper energy sources and pH balancers to assure composting success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSize: 4 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor organic gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor rich fertile composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMade with solar power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnique, 100% bio-organic mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eContains microbes cultured for fast, healthy composting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes heat active varieties, used to speed the decomposition of difficult materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSelect a partially shaded site that is on level ground and at least 4 foot x 4 foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd initial layer of waste including twigs and branches for air circulation. Layers should be 6 to 12 inches deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd Compost Starter - one cup for 16 square feet of layer area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEvenly moisten the layer but do not soak. Repeat with additional layers of waste adding Compost Starter and moisture with each new layer. Turn the pile once a week to allow air to penetrate the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips \u0026amp; Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReducing the size of waste by shredding will speed the composting process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAny organic waste can be composted including kitchen scraps, leaves, grass clippings, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eComposting meat scraps may attract animal pests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you experience problems, these can often be addressed by adding Compost Starter and turning the pile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you notice a foul odor, the process has turned anaerobic (not enough air). Turn the pile more often to allow air to penetrate the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMakes composting faster by breaking down hard to compost items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Espoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12325894291519,"sku":"11223898","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/8707\/products\/11223898.jpg?v=1571719281"},{"product_id":"safer-3050-6-ringer-compost-plus-compost-maker-2-lb","title":"Safer 3050-6 Ringer Compost Plus Compost Maker, 2 Lb","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSafer Brand Ringer Compost Plus Compost Maker will boost the compost making process. Each 2 lb bag of pellets contains nutrients and microbial elements to help fuel the development of rich, moist humus from a variety of elements, including lawn clippings, twigs and brown leaves. The end result is a fertilizer and mulch to enhance your garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSize: 2 Lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFormulated pellets used to compost various materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReduces waste into rich, moist humus in 60 to 90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMicrobes \u0026amp; nutrients blend to kickstart compost process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUse with lawn clippings, brown leaves, wood chips, pine cones and twigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2 lb bag converts up to 750 lb of yard debris into compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePresentation: Pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eActive Ingredients: Plant nutrients plus a targeted microbial blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Use With: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLawn clippings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLeaves (brown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePine cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTwigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWood chips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOther plant matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSelect a shady spot with good drainage. Place a thin layer of bulky material, such as twigs or wood chips, on the bottom to reduce packing and to aerate the bottom layer. Start your compost pile with a layer of yard waste (shredded brown leaves, grass clippings, chipped wood trimmings etc.) 4 to 6 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSprinkle Compost Plus liberally over top of pile. Use about one cup for a 3 foot by 4 foot by 4 inch layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWater to moisten. (Water until pile has the dampness of a squeezed out sponge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRepeat steps 1 to 3 with each additional layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEvery 7 to 10 days, aerate pile with an aeration tool or turn with forked tool or spade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGrass clippings will compost the fastest, leaves are slower and twigs, wood chips etc. will take the longest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCompost will be ready in 60 - 90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDo not use paper, meat, fat or bones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, use a combination of fine and coarse materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDo not pack materials too tightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDo not create too large a pile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSee full instructions if pile is too dry, too wet, frozen or not actively composting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Safer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14157408206911,"sku":"12291333","price":9.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/8707\/products\/12291333a.jpg?v=1571724882"}],"url":"https:\/\/tuolboxsupply.com\/collections\/compost-makers.oembed","provider":"Toolbox Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}