Composting is like baking a cake. Simply add the ingredients, stir, "bake" and out comes compost!!
Whether you compost kitchen waste or yard and garden waste, there are a few basic steps to follow. Here are the necessary ingredients and general directions for composting.
| Kitchen Compost Add a mixture of some or all of these ingredients: | |
|---|---|
| vegetable peels and seeds | eggshells |
| fruit peels and seeds | nutshells |
| coffee grounds and filters | and other vegetable or fruit scraps |
| Yard or Garden Compost Add a mixture of some or all of these ingredients: | |
|---|---|
| hay or straw | wood chips |
| grass clippings | weeds and other garden waste |
| leaves | manures |
| sawdust | shredded paper |
Compost
What is Compost?
Why Compost?
Materials To Avoid
Directions
How Does Composting Work?
Troubleshooting
What Can I Do with My Compost?
TNRCC Environmental Bulletin, Mulching and Compost
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Backyard Composting Wastes to Resources