MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST & FERTILISER

Even if you only have a balcony, it’s still possible to produce your own compost. You’ll just need a container for transforming your kitchen waste – or other organic waste such as cut plants – into a rich peat or liquid for your plants.

Why is it such a good thing to do? Well, not only are you recycling waste, but you’re also giving back to your plants with a natural fertiliser that will help them grow and prevent pests. It’s win-win!

 You can make your own compost containers. See online for videos. (Also, see rhs.org.uk for an introduction to compost making.)

 To save time and get the most efficient results, there are two great products that are space-saving and visually appealing

(see both below): the Urbalive composter, in which live worms will break down your waste; and the Organko 2 Bokashi compost bin, which uses micro-organisms. They have good ventilation and all the different layers you need to ensure everything rots down effectively.

 Homemade liquid fertiliser can easily be added to plants along with compost matter.