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Composting: Easy Methods for Beginners
Trivia: What is the primary function of earthworms in composting?
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January 18, 2025
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Composting: Easy Methods for Beginners
Composting is a simple, eco-friendly way to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. It’s easy to get started, even if you’re a beginner.
Simple Methods for Composting:
Compost Pile – Choose a dry, shady spot, and layer food scraps, leaves, and other organic waste. Turn it every few weeks for quicker decomposition.
Compost Bin – A contained bin helps keep things neat and is perfect for small spaces like patios or balconies.
Compost Tumbler – A rotating bin that makes mixing compost easier and faster.
What to Compost:
Fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, dry leaves, and grass clippings.
What Not to Compost:
Meat, dairy, and oils can attract pests and slow down decomposition.
Composting reduces waste and improves soil, making it a rewarding and easy habit to start!
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