Feed your compost heap – Aim for a mixture of thin, alternating layers of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials.
The green includes grass clippings, weed and uncooked vegetable peelings, while brown includes sticks and dried grass, wood chipping, shredded paper and cardboard.
Shred your compost material thinly – this is the golden rule for making great compost.
The finer the material before it goes on, the quicker it will rot.
As long as you get this step right, your heap should quickly build up in temperature and kill off any weed seeds.
