How to make better compost.

[Woodznutz]

Instead of "layering" green and brown materials in your compost pile, mixing them together uniformly by hand, then you won't have hot spots and cold spots. Also be sure and use a compost thermometer, to be sure your pile doesn't overheat.

 

[Dekster]

I just throw stuff in the bins/piles as it comes along. It'll all break down eventually. I am not that worried about how fast.

 

[Woodznutz]

I just throw stuff in the bins/piles as it comes along. It'll all break down eventually. I am not that worried about how fast.

Actually, the slower the better. I have projects lined up for my compost, so I want it finished by a certain time.

 

[hondo 50]

I throw all the shit in a big ass pile.

 

[Stryder50]

Wife and I have a friendly haggle over composting - should one put meat scraps in.
She says it will attract rats and vermin.
I say, "We live in the country(rural) and already have rats and vermin out there. It's not like word is going to travel a couple miles to draw more here."

Our compromise - I dig a hole a foot or two down in the compost pile and bury the meat scraps there. Should make the worms and bugs happy.

Composting Meat: Can You Compost Meat Scraps​

Composting Meat: Can You Compost Meat Scraps

Most organic materials can be composted safely, but the question of whether to compost meat does come up. The following article has tips on composting meat so you can make the right choice for your situation.

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[HikerGuy83]

Instead of "layering" green and brown materials in your compost pile, mixing them together uniformly by hand, then you won't have hot spots and cold spots. Also be sure and use a compost thermometer, to be sure your pile doesn't overheat.

Use dead democrats in your compost.

They are 99.99% manure