Compost needs a mix of nitrogen-rich greens and carbon-rich browns.
Greens
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds
- Fresh grass clippings
- Plant trimmings
Browns
- Dry leaves
- Shredded plain cardboard and paper
- Straw
- Wood chips and sawdust from untreated wood
The mix
A common starting point is about 2 to 3 parts browns to 1 part greens by volume. Too wet and smelly? Add browns. Too dry and slow? Add greens and water.
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