Tip for Composting: Balance the Materials

Creating compost is an excellent way to enrich your garden soil and reduce waste. To ensure successful decomposition and avoid unpleasant odors, it’s crucial to balance the materials in your compost pile. Aim for a ratio of about 3 parts brown materials (such as dried leaves, twigs, and shredded newspaper) to 1 part green materials (such as fresh grass clippings, vegetable scraps, and coffee grounds). Mixing these materials provides a good balance of carbon and nitrogen, essential for the composting process. Turning the pile regularly and keeping it moist but not soggy will help speed up decomposition and yield nutrient-rich compost for your plants.