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Backyard Composting Systems: How to Turn Food Waste Into Garden Soil

...decomposition (lack of oxygen) or too much nitrogen (too many greens). The fix: Add a large amount of dry, carbon-rich material (shredded newspaper or leaves) and thoroughly turn the pile to introduce fresh air. Issue 2: The pile is cold, dry, and decomposition has stalled This is usually due to a lack of moisture or...