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How can I start composting in my backyard?
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1. Start by researching the local regulations in your area, as composting may not be allowed in certain areas.
2. Choose a suitable location for composting in your backyard and decide on the size of the composting system that you would like.
3. Purchase a composting bin or build a composting heap to create the composting area.
4. Collect the composting materials such as dead leaves, grass clippings, vegetable and fruit scraps, and manure from animals.
5. Place the composting materials inside the composting area and make sure to maintain the correct levels of moisture and oxygen.
6. Turn the compost regularly and add natural fertilizers, such as bone meal, to speed up the composting process.
7. Monitor the composting temperature and add more organic material if necessary.
8. When the composting process is complete, use the end product in your garden as natural fertilizer for richer and healthier soil.