Where to Put a Compost Bin – 14 Tips for the Ideal Location

The big day has arrived… I can see the big smile on your face as you proudly take possession of that new compost bin. Your backyard is hardly complete without some kind of compost pile. But one of the first big questions gardeners ask is “where to put their compost bin”. You might think this […]

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Adding Worms to Compost: Should I put Worms in my Compost Bin?

You may have heard that worms are useful little critters to have in your compost. They can play an important part by helping to decompose waste products. But do you need to add more worms to compost to achieve good composting? When I first started composting this question got me curious… Do I need to put […]

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Composting Pine Needles – A Beginners Guide

I have a huge pine tree in my backyard. It’s a very majestic thing and I love it. But when I got interested in composting, I naturally began to wonder whether I could compost all the pine needles scattered under the tree. After all, not all plants can grow under conifer trees, so it made […]

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