Begin by Collecting:
Kitchen scraps
- vegetable and fruit peelings
- eggshells
- coffee grounds
- tea bags
Household waste
- paper towels, napkins
- paper bags
- cardboard boxes
- coffee filters
Yard waste
- raked leaves
- grass clippings
- dead (not diseased) plants
Use the Secret Recipe:
Speed up decomposition process by using four times as many “browns”, (such as dead leaves) that are high in carbon and “greens” such as vegetable and fruit peelings. Ratio 4:1
5 Easy Steps to Build a Compost Pile:
- Sunny Location
- Add ingredients by layering browns and greens
- Keep it damp, but not soggy
- Keep compost aerated
- Use compost when matter is crumbly and original material is not recognizable
Use Your Compost Effectively:
- Planting
- Mulch
- Compost Tea
- Around Base of Trees
- Dressing Your Lawn