
Making your own compost is rewarding and a great way to use up waste. But, it can be tricky to determine when it's time to use your compost. Luckily, though, composting experts have shared the easiest hack to test if homemade compost is ready to use.
Making your own compost takes some time to master, so it's not uncommon for gardeners to try and use it before it's really ready for spreading in the yard. But, by just planting a fast-growing seed, compost experts say you'll be able to know if your compost is ready for use.