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Cynthia Lawrence

7 composting mistakes to avoid

Compost heap

Composting is a great, sustainable way to turn organic materials into nutrient-rich soil to feed our gardens and improve lawncare. Whether it be our food scraps or yard waste, composting is a more natural, inexpensive way to grow veggies and plants, but also helps to cut down on our kitchen waste.

While it’s hardly rocket science to throw in our scraps and waste onto the compost heap, you might be making these composting mistakes when doing so. In fact, just making one or two of these composting mistakes could prevent waste from breaking down properly, or worse still, attract rats, mice or any other unwanted pests to your yard. 

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