Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Pick a secluded spot in your yard to dig your compost bed, making sure it is blocked off from pets or stray animals.
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Step 2
Dig a shallow pit about 2 feet deep with your shovel, making it about 5 feet wide on each side. Pour 20 lbs. of organic potting soil into the pit, and spread it evenly with the shovel.
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Step 3
Add your household compost to the soil, and spread it with the shovel to create an even layer on top of the soil. Cover the compost with the remaining organic potting soil.
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Step 4
Cover the compost pit with the canvas tarp, and secure it with the tent spikes. Leave it for two weeks.
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Step 5
Uncover the compost pit and put the tarp away. Stir the compost and soil mixture thoroughly with your shovel, chopping with the tip of the shovel occasionally.
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Step 6
Dig an indentation about a foot deep in the compost soil in the center of the pit. Pour about half of the night crawler worms into the indention, and cover it with soil and compost. Scatter the remaining worms onto the soil pit, and gently use the shovel to cover the worms with soil.
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Step 7
When the compost is ready, take it out of the pit to use in your garden. Introduce the compost to the soil at least two weeks before planting seeds to avoid killing the plant with the rich nitrates that are in the compost.
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Step 8
Store your any excess worm compost in a large compost bin, keeping it secure to prevent odors from escaping.
