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Apr 24, 2015 2:51 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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As others have already mentioned. Suggested causes for stinky/smelly compost:

1. Too Wet - needs more aeration. Adding more brown material and turning the pile on occasion will help alleviate odors.

2. Too much green - causes the pile to become wet and matted. Add more brown like dry leaves, pine needles, shredded newspaper etc.; try for a ratio of 3 parts brown, 1 part green.

3. Dairy, Meat - harbors bacteria and should not be added to a compost pile
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