Composting is the decomposition of plant and other living material remains into a dark crumbly substance, full of nutrients and perfect for adding to houseplants or for enriching soil. Composting is the perfect answer to your kitchen waster and can also help to reduce the amount of rubbish which you throw out.

At it’s most simple, a compost heap can be built as a pile on a convenient spot of ground. If you use this route, it is advisable to have your heap away from the house as they aren’t the most beautiful looking things! You can also build a structure around the bin to help contain the compost and make it look a little nicer. Most materials can be used including wood, pallets and plywood, or you can, of course, buy a commercial composting bin.  Read more... (507 words, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)

Have you ever wanted to build a compost heap but aren’t sure how to go about it? Or have you tried a compost heap in the past but not ending up with the top quality compost you expected? Then read on and we’ll answer your frequently asked questions about compost!

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