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What is the proper way to build a compost heap?
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1. Start by finding a spot in your yard or garden, preferably in an area that gets a good amount of sunlight.
2. Gather materials such as grass clippings, leaves, vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and shredded cardboard or newspaper.
3. Layer the materials.
4. Alternate the brown materials with green materials like grass clippings and kitchen scraps.
5. Make sure the pile is moist but not too wet.
6. Work the materials with a garden fork every few weeks to aerate the pile, and turn it every few months to help compost evenly.
7. Monitor the temperature of the compost.
8. Finally, move the finished compost to the side and begin a new pile.