How to Start Composting

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Tip 1 - Composting 101 - How to Make Compost

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by BETH LAW | permalink

Welcome to COMPOSTING 101, a primer on the making and using of compost. Here, you’ll find all you need to know to start making nature’s perfect soil amendment.

For further reading: http://www.planetnatural.com/composting-101/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - The Easiest Way To Compost

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by gpapas | permalink

Interesting in building a compost pile? It's easy to start a compost pile at home. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions and begin working on your compost pile right away.
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For further reading: http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/how-compost ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Start a Compost Pile

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by dvv | permalink

Making compost is 1-2-3 easy — layer green and brown vegetable matter, keep it barely moist and stir regularly. It can easily be done in a corner of your garden or back yard. This article will get you started.
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For further reading: http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-to-start-a-compost-pile.aspx ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Compost

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anwar Shaikh | permalink

It is also about what you are adding to your compost. This article will provide a simple outline of what you should and should not compost. Follow the three R's (Reduce, reuse and recycle) to reduce the amount of stuff you have to throw...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Compost ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Start a Compost Pile in 4 Easy Steps

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Julia Goto | permalink

Now is the perfect time to start a compost pile. You can do it fancy or simple. If you know me, you know I always prefer simple. Compost is the most important thing you can do in your garden to improve your lands (lawn, garden and landscape) fertility, get rid of kitchen and yard waste efficiently and save time and money.
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For further reading: http://www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com/how-to-start-a-compost-pile-in-4-easy-steps/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - Instructions on Starting Compost Bins

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cecilia Matus | permalink

A compost bin is a healthy addition to the garden. Decomposition is a natural occurrence, but composting speeds the process by creating an environment suitable for bacteria and microorganisms. ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/instructions-starting-compost-bins-78355.html ^[6]