Composting turns organic materials into a rich garden fertiliser.
The easiest way to produce successful compost is to follow the A.D.A.M. recipe. A.D.A.M describes the four most important elements of composting:
Remember that your compost is a living system. If you have bugs and worms living in your compost, then it is working well.
Compost works well when you have a balance of these materials:
Turn your compost every few weeks so there is plenty of air moving around. This keeps the smell away and helps material break down quickly.
Compost works best when it is damp but not wet.