How to Use a Compost Bin

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Tip 1 - Instructions on Starting Compost Bins

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tania Trapla | 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 ^[1]

Tip 2 - All About Composting: Learn how to compost from Gardener's Supply

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

Gardener's Supply: Learn how to compost your kitchen and yard waste, using a compost bin, a pile or a composter.

For further reading: http://www.gardeners.com/how-to/all-about-composting/5061.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - The Easiest Way To Compost

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mark Stock | 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.
Tags: composting, making a compost pile, how to build a compost pile, compost, soil, organinc gardening, how to make compost, composting 101

For further reading: http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/how-compost ^[3]

Tip 4 - Composters and Bins | Composting 101

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

So you want to get started composting, but you know you don't want to build your own bin. Fortunately, there's a wide variety of composters and tumblers designed for backyard use.

For further reading: http://www.planetnatural.com/composting-101/composters-bins/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Composting 101 - How to Make Compost

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Luc De Jongeh | 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/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - How to Compost

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Travis Threadgill | 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...
Tags: WikiHow, Compost, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Compost ^[6]