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Composting? Here’s How to Do It!

  • MAYA
  • Sep 9
  • 2 min read

More and more people want to garden consciously, with attention to nature and soil health. Composting is a great way to make good use of household waste. But how exactly does composting work, and what’s the difference between compost and an organic fertilizer? In this blog post, we’ll explain it all.


Composting: What is it?

Composting is the natural process in which organic waste, such as vegetable, fruit, and garden scraps, is broken down by fungi, bacteria, and worms. The result is compost: a dark, crumbly material that you can return to your soil. Compost nourishes the soil, not the plant. It improves soil structure, activates soil life, and helps retain water.


How does it work?

  1. Collect your kitchen and garden waste.

  2. Ensure enough air by turning or mixing the pile regularly.

  3. Monitor moisture: keep it neither too wet nor too dry.

  4. Let nature do its work (usually 3–6 months).

You can compost in a compost bin, a compost barrel, or simply in a heap in your garden.


What can go on your compost heap?

Yes:

  • Vegetable and fruit peelings

  • Coffee grounds, tea bags

  • Leaves, pruning waste

  • Cardboard (in small pieces)

No:

  • Cooked food

  • Meat, dairy, or oil

  • Cat litter

  • Diseased plants

💡 Tip: Alternate “wet” (green waste) and “dry” (brown waste) for a good balance.


Compost vs. Organic Fertilizer

  • Compost = Soil ImproverCompost adds structure, encourages soil life, and increases water retention. It forms the foundation of a healthy garden.

  • Organic Fertilizer = Plant and Lawn NutritionA fertilizer, like MAYA All-in-One organic fertilizer, contains essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These are absorbed by plants to support growth, flowering, and fruit production.


💡 Use them together? Absolutely!

Compost improves soil health, while fertilizers provide targeted plant nutrition. Together, they support sustainable growth from soil to bloom.


Conclusion

Composting is a fantastic way to garden sustainably and build healthy soil structure. But for truly strong, thriving plants, you also need proper nutrition. That’s where an organic, mineral-rich, odorless fertilizer like MAYA comes in.


Compost + MAYA = perfectly strong and healthy plants

And your garden? It will only grow better!

 
 
 

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