Here are some tips for a successful compost: Remove grass and sod cover from the compost area Place chopped brush or other coarse material on the bottom of the pile for air circulation Add slightly damp leaves, grass clippings, or sawdust Next add a layer of soil Add some manure or fertilizer for nitrogen Repeat the above layers as needed A pile will generate temperatures of 140&#176; to 160&#176; and settling should occur Turn the pile regularly If the compost develops an odor, it needs more air.
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