Now many people look on compost as a high maintenance activity, but this is not necessarily the case. Assuredly the best compost piles require the right amount of water and turning once every so often, but you can achieve rather good results without all this work. If you keep a few things in mind when building your compost pile you will be set. First, it helps if it is in a contained area, enclosed by a structure or even fencing material, but it can be just an areaa on your yard that is unused and even slightly hidden- so not as to offend any neighbors. Second, the area should be in a place that is not entirely protected from the rain, as that will provide vital water. Third, get in the habit of taking your grass clippings, tree cutting, vegetable scraps, and so on to the compost pile. As you take these items to your compost pile, have a supply of soil or hummous to throw on top of each layer. Also, if you are using vegetable scraps, you might want to put a lid on your area or put the vegetable scraps in a seperate compost area that is enclosed so as not to attract animals.
Now with these few starters you can be well on your way to some finished compost in about a month, or so, depending on the rain, and how small the pieces are in your compost pile (for example whole twigs and sticks will take quite a long time to compost- while if you broke them into smaller pieces or better yet had them shredded they will take much less time). And if you want super quick compost, you can invest in one of the tumbler varieties of composting bins, as turning or tumbling will speed the compost process.
But really, all the work is just to begin taking your scraps and grass clippings to the compost area, and tossing a bit of dirt between the layers. And just think of all the time and money you will save in not having to bag your lawn clippings, leaves, and other yard waste.
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