To make compost, start by gathering some materials (leaves, grass clippings, vegetable waste, and even shredded paper: just make sure you don't use glossy paper), place them in a compost pile (or ...

In hot weather a compost pile can dry out quickly, so you may have to water it to get things going. Ideally, compost should feel like a well squeezed-out sponge – not too wet and not too dry.

Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da’ Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. “Professionally, I’m a ...

Once you have a compost pile going, you can throw wheelbarrows of garden waste and tins of kitchen waste on the pile until it’s a few feet high and wide, then move on to the next pile in a row.

How to build your compost bin: Take the screws and angle brackets connecting three of the pallets together. Next, cut the chicken wire and staple along all three sides.

When starting a compost pile, add several inches of brown material before introducing green material. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F. Tuesday, June 24th 2025 ...

After turning and watering, the compost should increase in temperature as the microbes become more active. Our compost will usually reach 160 degrees F, then eventually cool off as it matures.

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...