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Shredded leaves shorten the breakdown process in the compost. "Shredding leaves reduces the time it takes for the decomposition process and makes it easier to mix and turn the pile," says Turner.

And you will need to keep your compost bin moist — not wet — as the FBI does its work. You are also going to need to get a garden fork to turn over the material in a process we call aeration.

So, here are the basic, easy steps to composting. Enclose the pile, no need for expensive compost bins, but you can use ... Keep the pile moist, but not soggy. Turn the pile if possible.