Toss to mix. Continue adding layers of green and brown yard waste as it accumulates, sprinkle with water to keep mix moist. Turn pile each time you add ingredients. Let mixture sit for 3-6 months, checking occasionally. Repeat applications spring and fall.
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Symptom Problem Solution Compost smells stinky. Turn the pile to aerate and add brown materials like leaves or straw. Too many brown materials or not enough water Add water and turn the pile, add green materials to activate organisms. Compost is too wet. Compost is wetter than a wrung-out sponge.