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How to Make a Compost Heap

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Building and maintaining a compost heap is a great way to reduce organic waste and to make rich compost for your plants and gardens.
Step 2: Drive the fence posts into the ground.
Drive fence posts into the four corners of the area you have selected for your compost heap. Make sure that the posts are plumb so that the fence will wrap evenly around them.
Check that the fence posts are plumb.

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Check with your local municipality for regulations on compost heap placement on your property.

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