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Grass Clippings
Fall grass clippings are always a great addition to the fall compost pile. By late autumn, most weeds in a lawn have stopped producing seed heads.
And that green grass is full of nitrogen, which can heat up your compost pile, helping to break down all of the materials quickly.
Fall Decorations
As autumn heads toward winter, you can also find an abundance of fall decorations that have seen better days. And guess what? They are perfect for adding to your fall compost pile!
Whether it’s rotting gourds, pumpkins, squash, or even bales of straw – collect them up and add them to the pile. Talk about a great 2nd use for decorations!
Manure
Not everyone has chickens, cows, or horses, but adding their manure to a fall pile will greatly increase the rate of decomposition. It also adds loads of nitrogen and nutrients to your pile as well.
Check with local farmers or hobby farmers. They are usually more than glad to let you clean out a stall or coop to have the goods.
There is little doubt that the chicken manure we add from our coop each fall really helps break down our pile – and helps to create rich, nutrient-filled compost for next year!
