Compost at Home – Simple Guide and Layered Compost

Compost is one of the most natural ways to turn garden and kitchen waste into valuable soil. It’s simple, clean, and suitable for every gardener.
Below you’ll find a clear guide on how compost works, how to make it at home, and how adding manure in layers helps it mature more evenly and steadily.
👉 Want better soil? See also: Manure 30L

🌿 WHY COMPOST IS SO BENEFICIAL IN THE GARDEN

• adds vitality to the soil
• improves soil structure
• helps retain moisture
• supports plant growth and yield
• suitable for gardens, greenhouses and beds
• simple and cost‑effective

🌾 HOW COMPOST WORKS — IN VERY SIMPLE TERMS

Compost forms when natural materials break down into dark, nutrient‑rich soil.
You need:
• green material (kitchen scraps, grass clippings)
• brown material (dry leaves, twigs, paper)
• air and moisture
• the right balance

🌼 MANURE IN LAYERS — NATURAL SUPPORT FOR COMPOST

Manure is one of the best additions to compost because it:
• adds nutrients
• supports microorganisms
• helps maintain moisture
• helps create a more even, consistent compost
• works in bins and piles
• helps compost activate faster in spring
👉 See product: Manure for Compost

🧱 LAYERED COMPOST — RECOMMENDED LAYER THICKNESS

Green layer (kitchen scraps, grass)

• 3–5 cm
• adds fresh material and moisture
• suitable for adding daily

Brown layer (leaves, twigs, paper)

• 5–10 cm
• keeps compost airy
• supports structure

Manure

• 2–5 cm
• thin layer between green and brown
• supports decomposition

🪴 SIMPLE GUIDE: HOW TO MAKE COMPOST

1.   Choose a place or compost bin

• suitable for a garden corner or composter
• choose a spot with easy access

2.   Start with layers

• green layer
• brown layer
• thin manure layer
3.   Keep compost moist and airy
• add dry material if needed
• mix occasionally

4.   Add manure regularly

• 2–5 cm after each filling
• helps keep compost stable

5.   Let nature work

• compost matures gradually
• results are especially good in spring

❄️ COMPOST IN WINTER — NATURE WORKS EVEN IN THE COLD

In winter compost cools down and the process slows — completely normal.
Manure is used during the active season, but winter is the best time to stock up, so everything is ready for spring.
• enough manure ready for spring
• plan layers ahead
• avoid spring rush
• use manure as soon as weather warms
👉 See: Winter Manure Campaign

👤 WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR

• home gardeners
• greenhouse users
• organic growers
• beginners
• summer cottage owners
• anyone who wants a natural and simple solution

🌟 SUMMARY — COMPOST IS SIMPLE, MANURE MAKES IT EVEN BETTER

If you want:
• better soil
• stronger plants
• a natural solution
• more even compost
• a stable composting process
…add manure in layers.
It’s one of the most natural ways to bring more life into your garden.
👉 See product: Manure 30L – off‑season price