Can we add kitchen waste directly to plants?

A composting bin is a must-have in every house The organic waste, which is mostly generated as kitchen scraps, is the easiest to recycle into compost and can be readily used for the house plants and for the kitchen garden. If you do not have any plants to take care of, offer the compost to your gardener neighbour.

Can you compost directly on the ground?

Called ‘in-situ composting’, it’s a fantastic way to build the soil for your crops next year. Composting directly on or in the ground can divert organic material away from overflowing compost bins, while directly improving the ground for next year’s crops.

Can I blend food scraps for garden?

Blender composting is the process of blending kitchen waste such as vegetable scraps with water to create a liquid juice that you can pour directly into the soil around plants.

Can I put vegetable scraps in my potted plants?

Yes. Vegetable peels such as green leftovers, citrus rind, broccoli stalks and potato peels have nutrients that, when added to the soil of your garden, can provide vitamin A and C to your plants. Simply dig a hole and dump all your vegetable peels in it and cover it with soil.

Can I bury food scraps in potted plants?

Well, you actually can through a method called trench composting, which allows gardeners to bury almost any food scraps right then and there in any garden area. Composting is extremely important, as it creates an organic material that can be added to soil to help increase plant growth.

Is there a wrong way to compost?

ANSWER: There’s not exactly a wrong way to compost, although there are items you should not include in your compost and best practices to follow if you want your compost to be completed as efficiently as possible and end up with the best final product you can create.

What food scraps are good for gardens?

6 Kitchen Scraps to Use in the Garden—Even if You Don’t Compost

• Eggshells.
• Coffee grounds.
• Banana peels.
• Orange peels.
• Nut Shells.
• Cooking Water.
• Spicy Peppers, Garlic, and Onion.