Compost Ingredients

While there are many ingredients for compost, you can’t put everything in the compost pile. Some things, like meat and fats, are simply a no no, as they can lead to odors and bacteria buildup (of the unhealthy kind). For this reason, it helps to become familiar with appropriate ingredients for compost. In this section, you will find information on the best composting materials to use in the garden as well as popular compost recipes for creating healthy soil and plant growth. Keep reading to learn more about these compost pile ingredients.