 Home Composting Composting:
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What Do You Need to Home Compost?All you need to compost is enthusiasm, yard or food waste (except meat or dairy products), and some space. Compost piles don't need to be enclosed, although many people use a bin or similar enclosure. Compost bins can be purchased, or you can easily construct one with common materials such as chicken wire, snow fencing, lumber or used pallets. Other tools that come in handy for composting are a garden hose, wheelbarrow and common garden tools. Getting Started
Organic materials should be mixed, adding water as needed so that the materials feel like a moist, wrung-out sponge. The compost pile should be turned after a few weeks so that the outside layers are exchanged with the center of the pile. Turn compost piles about once a month, except in cold winter conditions. Water can be added during turning, if necessary.
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A 4 x 4 x 4-foot area out of direct sunlight
is ideal for your compost pile. Choose an easily accessible spot on a grass
or soil base. Composting can begin any time of the year, but many people
start in the fall when leaves are abundant.