What is the best way to do a compost pile?

I want to start a compost pile. I already have a big pile of leaves, garden debris, egg shells, old vegetables and bread on it. There is also newspaper and twigs and things like that in it. I keep it wet, turn it once every few days, and keep a sheet of plastic over it. My question is this, am I doing it right? I don’t have it in a container, just on the ground. What else can I put in it? What can I do to make it better?

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How long does it take (approx) for a compost bin to pay for itself?

I’m considering getting one for $40 called the earth machine. Does that sound like an ok deal? How long does it take to pay for itself? Anyone have any compost bin tips? Thanks!

Make my own compost of dry grass and would like to ad baker yeast?

I would like to know what will baker yeast do if I ad it in my plastic container with dry grass will it rotten fast ,will it speed up the compost ? My container stand in the sun.

How can I keep snakes away from my compost heap?

I am starting a compost heap and I know snakes are attracted to them. How can I keep snakes away from it? Snakes are my biggest fear.

What is a good way to dispose of compost?

I recently moved into a house and have been introduced to the entire green bin/ blue bin concept. Just wondering, how should you dispose of compost. Should you take it straight to the bin so it doesn’t stink up the house or should you get a special container or something. Elaboration and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Can you gardeners help me with making a compost barrel?

I have a 55 Gal barrel with a removable top. I planed on building a stand so the barrel can rotate 360 deg. but that’s as far as I know what to do. Could you guys suggest what if anything else I need to do using my yard clippings collected while mowing to make compost for the garden?

What are the things you can and can’t put in a compost bin?

I dont’ want you to get too specific, just things that you can put into a compost bin and things that you cannot. And don’t fool around.

Can I continuously add kitchen scaprs to compost pile?

We are getting ready to put together a compost pile. My question is whether you continuously add materials such as lawn clippings (spring and summer) and kitchen scaps to it, or is there a point where you let it sit and start a new pile? I don’t want 20 piles going at once, but if you keep adding, how is it ever ready?

How do I get my compost pile to compost?

I have a compost pile that is made up of mostly kitchen/food waste. Lots of veggies, fruits, coffee grounds, tea bags and some animal leftovers. The pile is about three months old and growing nicely, but it does not seem to change much. I water a few times a week, but do I need to do anything else? Turn it, water more, etc.

how would i make a home made compost tumbler?

i have a 55gal drum, and i want to make a tumbler for my compost pile. any ideas?

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