Choose a composting method
Pick a dry, shaded location
Get a compost bin, tumbler, or pile setup
Collect brown materials
Collect green materials
Add browns and greens in layers
Keep food scraps covered with browns
Avoid meat, dairy, oils, and pet waste
Keep the compost moist
Turn or mix the compost regularly
Break large materials into smaller pieces
Monitor for bad smells
Add more browns if it smells
Add more greens if it is not breaking down
Harvest compost when dark and crumbly
Use finished compost in soil, gardens, or planters