Compost Installation and Maintenance

Composting is a key part of sustainable, Bay-Friendly gardening. It makes sense that if we are drawing nutrients out of the soil and enjoying them in our fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, we ought to return as many of those nutrients to the soil as possible. By putting your scraps and other organic waste into a composting system or worm bin, Star Apple helps you to grow more healthy soil, lessen your dependence on unsustainable fertilizers and, ultimately, develop your relationship with the land as part of a self-sustaining ecosystem. In fact, the secret to our beautiful gardens is that we focus our work on your soil – assessing it, improving it and continually feeding and maintaining its health. This focus on soil fertility works many wonders of sustainability: it helps your plants to grow healthily and to resist pests and diseases without outside inputs; it minimizes the environmental impact of human agriculture; and (shhhh….don’t tell) it actually reduces the amount of care your garden needs to stay productive and beautiful. We are happy to help you learn how to compost your waste or to do it for you if compost maintenance is not for you! Rates start at $35/hr. If you’re interested in our composting services, you can contact the Star Apple team at inquiries@StarAppleEdibleGardens.com or just give us a call at 510 922 1258.