Composting 101: Things You Can and Can’t Compost

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Making compost isn’t difficult at all, and is well worth the effort because gardening is one endeavor where you can literally see the fruits of your labor! Taking care of a compost pile is extremely basic, but a wee bit of care makes a huge difference. Add material regularly to give the happy bacteria some fresh food to consume and enough insulation to keep the process warm.

Turn the pile with a pitchfork every week or two to make sure that all of the materials are blended in and working together. In a few months, your finished product should be a dark, crumbly soil that smells like fresh earth. If you’re thinking of using compost that you made yourself instead of buying it from your favorite garden store, here are some simple things to remember before you start going crazy making compost, click the link below….

Composting 101: Things You Can and Can’t Compost

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