What You'll need:

Pine Straw (make sure it's dry)
Grass clippings
Leaves (wet or dry)

Directions:

1. Section off a small area about the size of a sandbox in your backyard. Maybe put some large branches around it so you'll know where it is and no one else will step in it.

2. Once you've boxed off your area, put down the pine straw.

3. Put the grass clippings on top of the pine straw.

4. Put the leaves on the top.

5. If the grass clippings and leaves are dry, splash some water on the top of them.

6. You'll need to mix the pile every 3 or 4 days so the air can get into the middle of it, and you'll add water to it each time you do this. It takes about 1-4 months to compost.

On top of the pile every day, add some leftover food, such as rice, vegetables, coffee grounds, or egg shells. NOTE: Don't put meat, grease or bones on the pile as they will attract animals.

WHAT YOU CANNOT PUT ON THE COMPOST PILE

Pet waste
Meat scraps, bones, or grease