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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 3: Install the wire fencing.
There are many types and sizes of wire fencing. We have chosen vinyl-coated, welded mesh utility fencing. Mesh fencing typically comes in 50-foot rolls. This fence material is easy to handle, colorful and resists rust. The open mesh allows air to reach the compost. Each of the four posts has small hooks to which you can attach wire fencing. Hold the wire mesh under the hooks on the first fence post and hammer the hooks over the mesh wire to secure the fencing in place.
Hammer the hook down over the wire mesh.

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

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