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Compost heap with brown leaves and green plant stems layered

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