How to make a composter

Making a composter is fun and easy, especially when you're using one of our compost companions. Whether or not you are using one of our companions, here are some quick and easy steps to make your own compost and help to save our planet.

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Step One: Create your compost

Decide what you want to compost!

First add a layer of "browns". These are things rich in carbon like dead leaves, wood chips, or egg shells or coffee grounds.

Follow this by a layer of "greens". This layer will provide nitrogen rich material for your compost and is responsible for keeping your compost moist. Greens are things like fruit and vegetable scraps, garden trimmings.

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Step Two: Maintain your compost

Regularly turn or mix the compost pile to provide oxygen and help with decomposing. If you're using a different compost bin, follow any manufacturer's instructions.

Monitor the moisture level and ensure the pile stays damp, similar to a wrung-out sponge. If it becomes too dry, add water, and if it gets too wet, add more dry materials.

If your compost begins to smell too sweet, like ammonia, or rotten it is usually because of microbial or nitrogen imbalances. You can fix this by adding more browns and ensuring there is enough oxygen in your compost (make sure you turn it!)

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