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Compost is truly a gardening treasure—sustainable, nutrient-rich, and incredibly easy to make. If you compost your kitchen and garden waste instead of throwing it in the bin, you not only protect the environment but also receive valuable fertilizer in return, completely without chemicals. Earthworms, microorganisms, and other organisms do their work, transforming organic waste into nutrient-rich humus. The result: fertile soil, healthy plants, and less waste. In this article, you'll learn how to compost properly, what goes into it, and why a compost heap is worthwhile for every garden.

It's the same every autumn: first the leaves turn beautiful shades of red and yellow, then they fall off and are left in abundance in your garden.

Making compost isn't difficult at all: With the right mix of organic kitchen and garden waste, it's easy to make your own compost. Simply produce the treatment for your garden yourself...