How to compost in cold weather<br>Chop compost materials into uniform, two inch pieces. Try to chop up your materials into small , 2 inch (5.1 cm) pieces so that it will decompose faster. Exercise caution when using shredded leaves.
Small pieces of material compost faster. 
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