
Know More: Layering and Balancing Your Compost
Layer greens thinly and cover with 2–3 parts browns. Learn why balance matters and how chopping scraps speeds composting.
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Layer greens thinly and cover with 2–3 parts browns. Learn why balance matters and how chopping scraps speeds composting.
Read MoreKeep compost moisture like a wrung-out sponge and add oxygen by turning weekly or spinning a tumbler. Learn how to fix piles that are too wet or too dry.
Read MoreActive compost piles should feel warm in the center. Learn why heat matters, how to monitor it, and how to restart a cooling pile.
Read MoreFinished compost is dark, crumbly, and earthy-smelling. Learn how to recognize readiness, screen for finer texture, and use it in your garden.
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