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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 11: Use a pitchfork to fluff and turn the pile regularly.
In addition to moisture, a compost heap needs air for decomposition to take place. Using a pitchfork, fluff the pile every week or so to allow air into the center of the pile. Combine the tasks of watering and turning the pile to simplify the maintenance of your compost heap.
Use a pitchfork to turn the pile.

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

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