🌿 Ideal C:N ratio: 30:1 (carbon to nitrogen). Browns (dry leaves, straw, paper) provide carbon; Greens (food scraps, grass, manure) provide nitrogen. Mix by weight: ~2 parts browns to 1 part greens.

💡 Pro tip: For best results, chop materials small, keep pile moist (like a wrung sponge), and turn weekly. Avoid meat, dairy, and oils.