Vocabulary Word
Word: compost
Definition: mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
Definition: mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
Sentences Containing 'compost'
The better part of the man is soon plowed into the soil for compost.
It was of small dimensions, with a peaked cottage roof, and not much else to be seen, the dirt being raised five feet all around as if it were a compost heap.
Careful attention must be paid to potential breeding sites that, when forgotten, could cause a massive infestation- all recycling and compost bins must be cleaned, and areas must be checked for forgotten, rotting fruit.
Beanfield is a duo of German musician/producers allied with the groove label Compost Records.
The group resides among a generation of dance acts like Faze Action, Fila Brazillia, and A Forest Mighty Black who balance their status in the electronic community by producing organic sounds, inspired by earthy ’70s sounds from funk to latin and Brazilian jazz to disco. [http://www.last.fm/music/Beanfield][http://www.discogs.com/artist/Beanfield]
Beanfield formed around keyboard player Tobias Meggle, who left the group after the second album, and bassist Jan Krause (formerly with the acid jazz unit Poets of Rhythm), along with Compost label boss Michael Reinboth.
All three played heavy parts in the recording and production of the first few Compost records (circa 1995) by A Forest Mighty Black, Knowtoryus, and Fauna Flash.
Steiner also suggested timing such agricultural activities as sowing, weeding, and harvesting to utilize the influences on plant growth of the moon and planets; and the application of natural materials prepared in specific ways to the soil, compost, and crops, with the intention of engaging non-physical beings and elemental forces.
Soil amendment Most plants will benefit from the use of compost, which will help the soil retain water.
General compost has been created, more than a thousand coloured bins have been installed, reusable bags are distributed...
Due to the high concentration of various nutrients in the decomposing waste, a thick net of plant roots usually permeates the compost.
Reproduction.
When the bucket is full, it can be covered with a lid and stored in a non-freezing location until it can be incorporated into a contained compost pile.
The compost pile is also covered with material such as straw to eliminate odors and avoid attracting vermin and flies.
The added materials, which may consist of compost, peat, sand, mineral dust, or manure, among others, are mixed with the soil to the preferred depth.