Tips and Tricks to Composting

We are so excited as your own compost bin comes together! Here are some tips and tricks we have for you as the weeks go by!

Tip #1: Make sure you balance your greens and browns!

Having too many greens in your mixture can slow down the decomposition process along with effect the texture of your compost! Remember the correct ratio for your compost bin (3:1 for cedar bins and 1:1 for tumbler bins)!

Tip #2: Keep your compost moist!

If your compost is too dry, it will take longer to decompose. Remember to water your compost and keep it moist like a wrung-out sponge!

Tip #3: Keep it small!

Sometimes having big chucks of greens and browns can cause the decomposition process to slow down. It can help by cutting your food scraps into smaller pieces, breaking down your plants/weeds, and shredding paper before adding it into your cedar/tumbler.

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