What are the best ingredients for top quality compost?
A good blend of carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials is the key – a carbon to nitrogen ration of about 30 to 1 is a good approximation for a good mix. This means mixing equal carbon-rich materials such as dead leaves and branches with green materials such as grass. Kitchen scraps such as vegetable peelings, along with tea bags and bread are also excellent to throw into the mix. Usually, it is best to avoid animal proteins in your compost heap.
