New to Composting and I put pine needles for browns...?

I added pine needles in my garbage can compost pile for the brown part of the pile but its been weeks and everything else is decomposing except the dried pine needles. What should I do, trash everything and start over again or is there anything that can break down the pine needles?

New to Composting and I put pine needles for browns...?
Pine needles are ok to use in a compost, particularly if there is a bad smell, but they do decompose very slowly. Depending on the size of your pile, it can take several months to make a good compost anyway. If you feel like it's just taking way too long, you can try to take the pine needles out. They are GREAT to use as a mulch. Check out some gardening web sites like GardenGuides.com or BHG.com (Better Homes %26amp; Gardens).
Reply:You're quite welcome. What you're doing is great! Keep up the good work and next time use dry leaves for the brown. Report It

Reply:get a metal mesh screen and sift the compost through it so you can remove them. The pine needles will decompose eventually but are covered with a wax layer that really slows it down. It is best to grind them up first. Don't use too much either as they are very acidic and will throw off the pH of your compost.





Rodale's does recommend it as mulch instead as it reduces some ground fungi
Reply:I don't think pine needles are good for compost because they don't easily decompose. You probably should have used leaves. Maybe if you wet them down and try to move them to the bottom.
Reply:I don`t think you need to trash it %26amp; start over, it`s just compost. Keep it damp, keep it turned %26amp; keep adding to it. it`ll be alright.
Reply:meow!!