Garden Composting - Kraft Von Heynicz 2nd edition

Content: Introduction Historical review Soil transformation processes Nature as a role model The earthworm Humus forms in the forest Humus forms in the cultivated landscape Soil formation in the garden Raised bed, living soil Tools for composting Fork, shovel, wheelbarrow, Compost spreaders Silos for rapid composting Making a compost silo at home The compost site Design Covering bushes Composting Composting Types of compost Starting material Soil samples Additives for manure and compost Building and stacking a compost heap Prerequisites Growing worms in the garden Prisms Mulching Raking Composting conditions Temperature Water content Oxygen Corrosion regulators and inoculants Composting process Development stages Distribution of leeches Pests and weeds When is the compost mature? Compost in the home garden - A report on practical experiences (Dr Kühnemann) Other types of compost Animal manure Fruit straw Lawn compost Leaf compost Bark compost Compost application in the garden Surface composting Surface composting Compost formation Mulch management Live mulch Raised beds Nitrate load from compost Measures beyond this topic Overview