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Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 30 percent of what we throw away, and could be composted instead. Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills where they take up space and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

When you read this book you will discover:
-Why composting at home is so beneficial and how it helps not only the environment, but your plants too
-The many uses of compost in your garden from mulching to foliar sprays and more
-An understanding of how composting works and the exact conditions needed for compost to happenWhich compost bin is best for you, whether it is a tumbler, a plastic bin or a home made bin
-The must have compost accessories as well as those that aren't necessary
-A step by step guide to building your own multi-bin compost pile from pallets in under an hour
-Which items you can safely compost, which you must never compost and the correct ratio of materials to rapidly produce fresh compost
-Why turning your compost is so important but also why it doesn't matter if you can't!
-What hot and cold composting is, how they can benefit you and when to use each method
-How to set up your own worm farm at home so you can benefit from this incredible compost
-Exactly what leaf mold is, how to make it and why it is useful for you as a gardener
-How to make compost teas and why they are so beneficial for your plants
- How to avoid the common mistakes people make when composting and deal with any problems that may come up
- And much, much more great information helping you to make the most of composting