How to Deposit Materials in your Compost Bin
Recently I put together a second compost pile in my backyard, and I took a few quick photos as I started adding material. I want your pile to work the best it can while not giving off any odors or attracting local pests. These two concerns are super easy to prevent- all you need to do is add a layer of browns over each and every food scrap deposit, and make sure you have two to three times as much brown material as food scraps. 1.) Start your new pile with browns first. I added straw first to act as a sponge for any excess moisture, then my first deposit of shredded leaves. This totals a little over 6", but I would have added more material if I had…