Beginner’s Guide To Composting
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Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to Composting! Learn how to turn your food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden.
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Why compost? It reduces waste, saves money on fertilizer, and helps the environment. Plus, it’s easy and fun!
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First, choose a composting method: traditional bin, tumbler, or worm composting. Each has its own benefits.
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Next, gather your materials: brown and green waste, water, and a composting container.
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Layer your materials, starting with brown waste like leaves or shredded paper, then green waste like fruit and vegetable scraps.
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Add water to keep the compost moist, but not soggy.
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Turn or mix your compost regularly to aerate it and speed up the decomposition process.
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Avoid adding meat, dairy, or oils to your compost, as they can attract pests and slow down the process.
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After a few months, your compost will be ready to use! It should be dark, crumbly, and smell earthy.
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Spread your compost in your garden or mix it with potting soil for healthy, nutrient-rich plants. Congratulations, you’re now a composting pro!