Composting for the Truly Chill: Just Bury It and Let the Worms Work
By Gimp, Backyard Philosopher & Worm Wrangler Extraordinaire
Let’s be real: compost bins are great... for people who enjoy stirring rotting lettuce in a plastic tub like it’s soup. But if your gardening style leans more toward “beer in hand, feet up, a brisket on the smoker, and let nature handle it,” then I’ve got the composting method for you: just bury it.
No bins. No turning. No guilt. Just good vibes, good soil, and a few dozen hard-working worms from your local bait and tackle shop.
🥕 The Lazy Composting Method: Trench & Toss
Here’s how it works:
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Dig a Small Hole
About 6–8 inches deep. Not a crater. Just enough to hide your kitchen scraps from nosy raccoons and judgmental neighbors. -
Toss in Your Scraps
Veggie peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and that half-eaten salad you swore you’d finish. No meat, no dairy—unless you want a fly rave in your garden. -
Cover It Up
Replace the soil, pat it down, and walk away like you just buried treasure. Because you did. -
Next Time, Move Over a Bit
Bury your next batch a foot or two away. This creates a buffet trail for your worms to follow, like a slow-motion conga line of decomposition.
🪱 Worms: Your Underground Workforce
If your soil’s worm-free (tragic), swing by your local bait shop and grab a few dozen. Red wigglers are ideal, but honestly, any worm with a work ethic will do. Release them near your first compost spot and let them do their thing.
They’ll eat, poop, and tunnel their way through your garden, turning scraps into rich, fluffy soil while you sip a cold beer and contemplate your next bacon cheeseburger.
🍺 Why This Method Rocks (and Rots)
- Zero Equipment: No bins, no tumblers, no gadgets that require assembly or emotional investment.
- No Turning: The worms do the mixing. You do the relaxing.
- Improves Soil Directly: Nutrients go straight into the ground where your plants need them.
- Saves Water: Organic matter helps retain moisture, so you can water less and chill more.
- Totally Invisible: No piles, no smell, no compost shame.
🌿 Final Thoughts from the Lazy Lounge
This isn’t just composting—it’s composting with swagger. It’s for gardeners who believe in letting nature do the heavy lifting while they handle the important stuff: grilling, sipping, and occasionally pointing at a tomato plant like, “Yeah, I grew that.”
So skip the bin. Bury the scraps. Buy the worms. And let your garden become the underground party it was always meant to be.