The right ratio to maintain when making compost is three parts brown to one part green. This provides an optimal environment for microbial activity, which subsequently heats up your heap.

Establishing a compost area benefits both gardeners and wildlife. Here's how to create a purposeful, nutrient-rich garden compost heap.

Moisture level is important for making compost. The pile should be neither dry nor soggy. A handful should feel about as moist as a squeezed-out sponge.

To make compost gather enough materials to make a pile at least three feet deep, mix the dry materials such as fallen leaves, shredded tree branches, cardboard, newspaper; hay or straw; wood ...

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