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two men are working on some wood in the yard, one is holding a chicken cage and the other is standing next to a fence

Wood pallets are great garden building materials. If you can collect three to nine pallets, and make sure they are the right type, you can build an easy and long-lasting compost system. Here is how we built ours.

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a backyard section against the fence with a plastic box for compost, a bucket beside it and greenery around it. The title says: DIY Compost Bin for any backyard

Click through to learn how to make a compost bin right in your backyard. Learn everything you need to know how to set it up and how to maintain it. Make your own compost into garden soil with this compsting project idea in three steps. This is backyard composting made easy! Learn what to compost, what to avoid throwing into your recycled soil and how to keep your outdoor compost project simple & non-smelly! What do you need to start a composting bin? Folow these simple steps and start…

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a pile of composting wood with the words how to start composting

Ready to start composting? Pick a composter, find a spot in your garden, and start adding kitchen scraps and garden waste. Remember to balance green and brown materials and turn the pile occasionally. You'll have rich compost in no time. Learn more at Smart Garden and Home.

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If you're wondering how to compost, you're in good company. It can be really confusing when you're new to gardening, composting, and other homestead-y ventures. My first compost pile was pretty basic and had no

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a compost pile next to a garden.

Fall is one of the best times of all to start a compost pile because there are plenty of available materials to create an incredible pile. But to ensure you make healthy compost, you need to be sure to avoid these 3 most common mistakes gardeners make.

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a compost bin filled with dirt and small plants in it, labeled how to make a $ 10 compost bin

Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, but compost bins are expensive. Here is how to make a $10 compost bin in minutes.

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a pile of garbage with the words 101 things you can compost printable

This article will cover the finer points of specific materials, starting from a high level as to how your temperature and other conditions can effect what should/shouldn’t be composted. By the end of the article you should have a full understanding of what materials you can add to a compost pile. You can simply download a printable list of items to compost.

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Learn how to make compost at home the easy way. No more guessing what you can and can't do, and no more waiting for months on end for it to finish. Read this post for easy, step-by-step instructions to composting the easy way.

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a pile of garbage sitting on top of a dirt road next to trees and bushes

Composting puts carbon back where it belongs - in our soils! You may have got beyond the ‘heave it in and hope’ stage of composting, but the average heap or bin still involves a lot of trial and error

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a composting bin with the words make this super - easy diy compost bin

Making your own compost is something anyone can do, whether a gardening beginner or a pro. One of the easiest ways to make a DIY compost bin is to start with a trash can you may already have, and drill several holes in it so your compost can get plenty of air and break down quickly. #gardenideas #howtocompost #gardencomposting #bhg

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