13 Hot Composting Mistakes Every Beginner Makes

Learn how to avoid the most common composting mistakes that slow down your pile or stop it from heating up altogether! In this video, I’ll walk you through 13 hot composting mistakes every beginner makes—and show you what to do instead so you can turn waste into rich, living compost for your garden. Whether you’re struggling with moisture, pile size, balance, or even where to put your compost bin, this guide will help you troubleshoot and succeed. Free Resource: Homemade Compost Log (https://the-griffin-family-farm-2.kit...) Timestamps: 00:00 Compost is a garden staple 00:14 Mistake #1 - not using chickens to their fullest potential 01:39 Mistake #2 - taking all the sticks out of your pile 02:54 Mistake #3 - not covering the pile 04:27 Mistake #4 - moisture issues 05:48 Mistake #5 - making the pile too small 06:37 Mistake #6 - compacting materials in the pile 07:22 Mistake #7 - forgetting to flip the pile 08:59 Mistake #8 - spreading out materials evenly 10:06 Mistake #9 - not balancing the pile 12:34 Mistake #10 - giving up on a pile 13:52 Mistake #11 - forgetting the ABCs of gardening 15:11 Mistake #12 - putting your pile in the wrong spot 15:54 Mistake #13 - throwing away your food scraps