Keeping garden soil in good health is an essential part of gardening,
and compost is the home gardener s most effective way to maintain
fertile, well aerated, and moisture-retentive soil. This abundantly
illustrated book gives gardeners all the guidance they need to start
making, storing, and using their own compost. It offers information on
the different types of compost and their ingredients, advice on
constructing a compost bin, and detailed explanations of wormeries,
green manuring, and seed and potting composts. There s no better or
easier-to-follow guide for anyone wanting to make and use their own
compost.
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