Transforming Garbage into Nutrient-Rich Compost
Makingcompostisagreatwaytoturntrashintosomethinguseful.
製作堆肥是將垃圾轉化為有用物品的好方法。
Ithelpssavemoneywhilekeepingfoodscrapsandplantwasteoutoflandfills.
它既能省錢，又能防止食物殘渣和植物廢棄物進入垃圾掩埋場。
Compostisexcellentforimprovingsoilofanytype.
堆肥對改良任何類型的土壤都非常有效。
Ifyoursoilistoosandy, justaddcompost.
如果你的土壤沙質太重，只需添加堆肥即可。
Ifit'stoothick, addcompost.
如果太厚，就加些堆肥。
Notenoughnutrients?
營養不足嗎？
Youguessedit:Addcompost!
你猜對了：添加堆肥！
Gardenersaffectionatelyrefertoitas'blackgold.'
園丁們親切地稱它為「黑金」。
Compostcanhelpsandysoilholdwaterandhelpclaysoildrainbetter.
堆肥可以幫助沙質土壤保持水分，並幫助黏土土壤更好地排水。
Italsointroduceshelpfulorganismsthatsupportplantgrowth.
它還引入了有益於植物生長的微生物。
First, decideifyouwantanopenorclosedcontainerforcomposting.
首先，決定你想要開放式還是封閉式的堆肥容器。
Compostbinscancostbetween$50and$300.
堆肥箱的價格在 50 美元到 300 美元之間。
Iflooksmattertoyou, itmaybeworthgettingabin.
如果你很在意外觀，那麼買個垃圾桶或許值得。
However, anopenpileinacornerworksjustaswell.
不過，把東西攤開堆放在角落也一樣有效。
Anotheroptionistousechickenwiretocreateyourowncompostreceptacle.
另一種方法是用雞籠網自製堆肥容器。
Twistitintoaroundorovalshapeandsecurewithstrongties.
將其旋成圓形或橢圓形，並用堅固的繩子固定。
Remembertokeepyourcompostpileinavisibleareabutnotdirectlywhereyoucook.
記住，要把堆肥堆放在顯眼的地方，但不要放在煮飯的地方正對著。
Awell-madecompostpilewon'tsmellbadifconstructedcorrectly.
如果堆肥方法正確，好的堆肥堆不會散發出異味。
Therearetwotypesofcompostingredients:'browns'and'greens.'
堆肥原料分為兩大類：「棕色」原料和「綠色」原料。
Theseshouldbemixedinalmostequalparts.
這些材料應該以幾乎相等的比例混合。
Brownsincludedryleaves, smalltwigs, paper, andspentplants.
棕色物質包括枯葉、小樹枝、紙張和枯萎的植物。
Theseingredientsmakeuphalformoreofyourcompostpile.
這些成分佔你堆肥的一半或更多。
Theyaddcarbonandreduceodors.
它們可以增加碳含量並減少異味。
Greensincludefruitandvegetablescraps, freshplants, andgrassclippings.
綠葉蔬菜包括水果和蔬菜殘渣、新鮮植物和剪下的草屑。
Theygivenitrogenandshouldmakeuphalforlessofthepile.
它們能提供氮，應該佔堆肥總量的一半或更少。
Choplargerscrapslikebananapeelstospeedupdecomposition.
將香蕉皮等較大的垃圾切碎，以加快分解速度。
Donotaddmeat, dairy, oroilyfoodstoyourcompost.
不要在堆肥中添加肉類、乳製品或油膩食物。
Alsoavoiddiseasedplantsandplasticsthatwon’tdecompose.
也要避免使用患病植物和不會分解的塑膠製品。
Animalmanurefromherbivoresisacceptable, butavoidwastefrommeat-eatinganimals.
草食動物的糞便可以接受，但要避免肉食動物的糞便。
Keepthecompostpilemoistbutbecarefulnottomakeitsoggy.
保持堆肥濕潤，但注意不要讓它過於潮濕。
Wateritalittleifitstartstodry, especiallyafteraddingnewmaterials.
如果開始變乾，尤其是在添加新材料之後，就稍微澆點水。
Asitbreaksdown, theinsidewillheatup.
隨著它逐漸分解，內部溫度會升高。
Turnthecompostwithaforkorspadeabouttwiceaweek.
每周用叉子或鏟子翻動堆肥兩次左右。
Theprocesscantakeafewmonthsforsmallpilesoruptoacoupleofyearsforlargeones.
小堆的清理過程可能需要幾個月，而大堆的清理過程可能需要長達數年。
Intheend, you'llhavedark, crumbly, nutritiouscompost.
最終，你會得到顏色深、質地疏鬆、營養豐富的堆肥。
Iflargerbitsremain, youcansiftthemoutusingascreen.
如果還有較大的碎屑殘留，可以用篩子篩掉。
Usea1/2-inchscreenforpottingmixandafiner1/4-inchscreenforseedstarting.
盆栽土使用 1/2 英吋的篩網，播種土壤使用較細的 1/4 英吋篩網。
Rubthecompostagainstthescreentohelpseparatethebits.
將堆肥在篩網上摩擦，以幫助分離碎屑。
Youcanmixcompostintonewgardenbedsoruseitonyourlawn.
你可以將堆肥混入新開墾的花圃中，或用於草坪。
Itprovidesnutrientsgraduallyandhelpscreatehealthysoil.
它能緩慢釋放養分，有助於形成健康的土壤。
Making compost is a great way to turn trash into something useful.
It helps save money while keeping food scraps and plant waste out of landfills.
Compost is excellent for improving soil of any type.
If your soil is too sandy, just add compost.
If it's too thick, add compost.
Not enough nutrients?
You guessed it: Add compost!
Gardeners affectionately refer to it as 'black gold.'
Compost can help sandy soil hold water and help clay soil drain better.
It also introduces helpful organisms that support plant growth.
First, decide if you want an open or closed container for composting.
Compost bins can cost between $50 and $300.
If looks matter to you, it may be worth getting a bin.
However, an open pile in a corner works just as well.
Another option is to use chicken wire to create your own compost receptacle.
Twist it into a round or oval shape and secure with strong ties.
Remember to keep your compost pile in a visible area but not directly where you cook.
A well-made compost pile won't smell bad if constructed correctly.
There are two types of compost ingredients: 'browns' and 'greens.'
These should be mixed in almost equal parts.
Browns include dry leaves, small twigs, paper, and spent plants.
These ingredients make up half or more of your compost pile.
They add carbon and reduce odors.
Greens include fruit and vegetable scraps, fresh plants, and grass clippings.
They give nitrogen and should make up half or less of the pile.
Chop larger scraps like banana peels to speed up decomposition.
Do not add meat, dairy, or oily foods to your compost.
Also avoid diseased plants and plastics that won’t decompose.
Animal manure from herbivores is acceptable, but avoid waste from meat-eating animals.
Keep the compost pile moist but be careful not to make it soggy.
Water it a little if it starts to dry, especially after adding new materials.
As it breaks down, the inside will heat up.
Turn the compost with a fork or spade about twice a week.
The process can take a few months for small piles or up to a couple of years for large ones.
In the end, you'll have dark, crumbly, nutritious compost.
If larger bits remain, you can sift them out using a screen.
Use a 1/2-inch screen for potting mix and a finer 1/4-inch screen for seed starting.
Rub the compost against the screen to help separate the bits.
You can mix compost into new garden beds or use it on your lawn.
It provides nutrients gradually and helps create healthy soil.
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