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✅ Materials You’ll 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).

đŸĒ´ 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 it’s too dry.

Compost should feel like a damp sponge (not soaking wet).

5. Turn the Pile

Every 1–2 weeks, mix the pile with a garden fork.

This adds oxygen and speeds up decomposition.

6. Wait for the Magic

In 2–4 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.

✨ Pro Tip: Avoid adding meat, dairy, oily food, diseased plants, or pet waste—they attract pests and slow composting.

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