After they decompose, these same woody wastes will add texture to garden soils. The following troubleshooting chart is a guide to more efficient composting using a turning unit. The heap is damp and sweet-smelling but still will not heat up. Lack of nitrogen Mix in a nitrogen source like fresh grass clipping, fresh manure, bloodmeal or ammonium sulfate. Harford County Office of Recycling offers backyard composting workshops in the Spring.
Class size is limited.
Backyard Composting brochures are available through the Office of Recycling . To obtain your free copy of Adobe Acrobat Viewer click here. All rights reserved.