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