Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating up, there's likely something that needs adjusting in your composting regime.
Making compost is a science, requiring the right balance of green and brown materials, sufficient but not too much moisture, air circulation, and warmth. When any one of these elements are missing, it can be tricky to turn organic waste into 'black gold.' This is especially true if you find your compost heap lacks warmth, a sign there is a lack of decomposition and microbial activity happening.
