If you're like me, you love gardening—a lot. But maybe not the hassle of a full-sized compost bin.
For many gardeners, the idea of managing a compost pile—turning it, watering it, covering it—just feels like too much. The good news? You don’t need a fancy bin to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold.
Sometimes, the simplest way is the best way.
What Is Dig and Drop Composting?
Dig and drop composting is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Dig a hole in your garden.
2. Drop in your food scraps.
3. Cover them with soil and let nature take it from there.
That’s it! No turning piles, no special equipment, no fuss. Your food scraps break down underground, feeding the soil where your plants need it most—at the roots.
And yes—this counts as real composting.
Other Easy Composting Methods to Try
Of course, dig and drop isn’t the only option. Maybe you’ve got more scraps than your soil can handle. Or maybe you’d like finished compost you can spread wherever you want.
The truth is, there are many ways to compost—from simple methods like trench composting to bins, tumblers, worm farms, and even pickup services.
The trick is finding the method that matches your garden and your lifestyle.
Find the Right Composting Method for You
Curious about which composting method fits you best? I’ve created a quick quiz (and a fun one, I might add) that makes it easy (and fun!) to find out.
Take the Composting Quiz https://success.gardenerscoach.com/compost-quiz
Whether you’re a “dig and dropper,” a “worm wrangler,” or something else entirely, there’s a composting style that’s perfect for you. And once you find it, turning food scraps into healthy soil feels less like a chore—and more like second nature.
