Congrats! We’ll answer one of those questions. Peat moss is a 鈥渃arbon鈥 source. Grass is a 鈥渘itrogen鈥 source. You can add peat moss to a compost pile but it’s not a substitute for grass. Rather, it’s a substitute if you don’t have enough carbon-rich materials (woody and brown materials) for a carbon-to-nitrogen balance. Compost piles require a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of around 30 parts carbon: 1 part nitrogen. Also, peat moss is handy to absorb odors if the pile begins to smell; a smelly compost pile usually means there is too much nitrogen in the mix. Add a couple inches of peat moss after you turn the compost pile to absorb odors.
Congrats! We’ll answer one of those questions. Peat moss is a 鈥渃arbon鈥 source. Grass is a 鈥渘itrogen鈥 source. You can add peat moss to a compost pile but it’s not a substitute for grass. Rather, it’s a substitute if you don’t have enough carbon-rich materials (woody and brown materials) for a carbon-to-nitrogen balance. Compost piles require a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of around 30 parts carbon: 1 part nitrogen.
Also, peat moss is handy to absorb odors if the pile begins to smell; a smelly compost pile usually means there is too much nitrogen in the mix. Add a couple inches of peat moss after you turn the compost pile to absorb odors.