Here are some quick tips I was reading about resolving some common composting issues.
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Has bad odor | Not enough air | Turn the pile daily until the odor is gone |
| Center of pile is dry | Not enough water | Moisten materials while turning the pile |
| Compost is damp and warm | Pile too small | Collect more material and mix the pile in the middle but nowhere else |
| The pile will not heat up | Lack of nitrogen | Mix in a nitrogen source such as grass clippings, fresh manure or fertilizer |