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â Materials Youâll Need:
Green (Nitrogen-rich) waste: fruit & vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves, fresh grass clippings.
Brown (Carbon-rich) waste: dry leaves, cardboard, newspaper (shredded), straw, sawdust.
Water: to keep the pile moist.
Air: for decomposition (turning the pile).
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đĒ´ Steps to Make Compost in Your Garden:
1. Choose a Spot
Select a shady corner in your garden with good drainage.
You can make a compost pit, pile, or use a compost bin.
2. Layer the Materials
Start with a layer of brown waste (dry leaves, cardboard).
Add a layer of green waste (kitchen scraps, fresh cut grass).
Continue layering until your pile is at least 3 feet high.
3. Maintain the Right Balance
Green = Nitrogen (helps plants grow).
Brown = Carbon (gives structure, avoids smell).
Aim for 2 parts brown : 1 part green.
4. Keep It Moist
Sprinkle water if itâs too dry.
Compost should feel like a damp sponge (not soaking wet).
5. Turn the Pile
Every 1â2 weeks, mix the pile with a garden fork.
This adds oxygen and speeds up decomposition.
6. Wait for the Magic
In 2â4 months, your waste will turn into dark, crumbly compost.
It should smell earthy (not rotten).
7. Use in Your Garden
Mix compost into soil before planting.
Add a handful around each vegetable plant for steady nutrition.
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⨠Pro Tip: Avoid adding meat, dairy, oily food, diseased plants, or pet wasteâthey attract pests and slow composting.
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