Composting in Charles County
Compost is a dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by the natural decomposition of leaves, grass clippings, kitchen scraps, and many other organic materials. Turn your kitchen waste into great fertilizer for your vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. Compost is the best fertilizer for your plants and garden. It’s all-natural, and you can make it yourself at virtually no cost with little effort. It’s so rich in nutrients that gardeners call compost “black gold.”
An added environmental benefit is that you’re sending less household and yard waste to the local landfill. Charles County, Maryland government estimates that 20 percent of all trash sent to the county landfill could be composted instead. Master Gardeners of Charles County join the Charles County government each year to conduct in-person workshops for county residents on how to compost and install rain barrels. We will post upcoming workshops on our Master Gardener home page.
