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I am starting a compost pile and would like to know if you have any advice on what contents can go in it. I hear mixed reviews of whether you can put eggshells in it, etc. A: Eggshells are a wonderful ...

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In compost science, brown materials are carbon-rich, whereas green materials are nitrogen-rich. You need both, but the ratios of each matter for compost health.

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Q: I’m composting in plastic trash cans with holes. It’s taking a very long time to make compost, despite adding carbon to my grass clippings and kitchen waste. I water and turn it every few days.