Garden · 1 hour setup · Basic
Make Compost: Free Fertilizer
Turn food scraps, leaves and manure into rich soil in 2–3 months.
This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.
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Build a bin
At least 3×3×3 ft so it heats up. Pallets screwed together work well.
- 02
Mix greens & browns
About 1 part green to 2–3 parts brown by volume.
- 03
Keep it damp
Like a wrung-out sponge.
- 04
Turn weekly
Turning adds oxygen. A hot pile (130–160°F) finishes in 6–8 weeks.
- 05
Skip these
No meat, dairy, oils, pet waste or diseased plants in a home pile.