How to make compost — 8 easy steps gardening pros always use

Learning how to make compost is so easy. Here are two rectangular dark green trays filled with compost, with a shovel and a wooden measuring stick in the left hand one.

Knowing how to make compost is a must for every keen gardener. Not only is it a brilliant fertilizer, but you can use it to protect your favorite plants.

We've asked gardening experts how you can make you own, with all the ingredients and equipment you'll need to make nutritious compost. It's so easy to do and your plants will be so much healthier for it.