North Carolina's Coastal Plain is low, flat land along the Atlantic Ocean. It is often divided into two parts - the Outer Coastal Plain and the Inner Coastal Plain. The Outer Coastal Plain is made up of the Outer Banks and the Tidewater region.
Carbon is the most abundant element in compost (usually about one half of the total mass). Nitrogen is also present in compost, but in much smaller quantities (usually 1 to 2 percent). The ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C:N) is a common index used for assessing feedstocks and the maturity of any given compost. Nitrogen becomes more concentrated as carbon in organic materials is broken down and liberated as carbon dioxide.
Figure 1: Build a simple wooden bin to hold your compost pile. Figure 2: Commercial composters help you make compost yourself. Hereâs what you need to know to build a good compost pile: 1. Choose a shady location, out of the way, but still within view so that you donât forget about the pile.