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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 7: Add fertilizer or compost starter to the pile.
Add to either a cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer or compost starter mixed with water to the layer. If you use a commercial compost starter, follow label directions. The fertilizer or starter acts as an activator to accelerate the decomposition. These activators provide a nitrogen source for the microbial community.
Add the starter to the pile.

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

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