8 How to Start a Home Composting Setup

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8 How to Start a Home Composting Setup

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Choose Your Composter: Select between a tumbler, bin, or DIY pile based on your space.

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Location Matters: Place your composting setup in a dry, shaded, or partially sunny spot.

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Balancing Greens and Browns: Learn to balance nitrogen-rich greens with carbon-rich browns.

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Maintaining Moisture: Keep your compost moist like a wrung-out sponge to aid decomposition.

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Regular Turning: Turn your compost weekly to aerate and speed up the process.

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Troubleshooting Tips: Manage common issues like odors or pests with simple adjustments.

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Using Your Compost: Harvest your compost and use it to enrich your garden soil, completing the cycle.

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Maintaining Moisture: Keep your compost moist like a wrung-out sponge to aid decomposition.

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