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Compost pile smells or does nothing: fixing the five mistakes

Your compost pile smells, does not heat up, or does not break down. Learn which five mistakes you are making and how to fix them today.

6 min

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Garden Construction

How to set up a composting corner: from garden waste to black gold

A composting corner is the easiest way to turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into garden food. How do you set it up? What materials do you need?

8 min

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Seasonal Tips

Start a compost heap in September: materials, ratio and timing

September is the perfect time to start your compost heap. Learn which materials work, the right brown-green ratio and how to make black gold in 3-6 months.

8 min

A wooden compost bin filled with garden waste and kitchen scraps

Soil & Ground

Composting: a beginner's guide

Start composting in your garden. From choosing a bin to getting the mix right: everything a beginner needs to know.

4 min

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