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Mistakes to avoid in making compost

Moses Gichioya does not use any agro-chemicals at his farm in Kimende, Lari constituency. He is seen here next to a compost in his farm which he uses as manure. [Gardy Chacha, Standard]

Compost making shouldn’t be complicated. Once you learn the basics, you’ll find that it’s an easy way to cut down on food and household waste while creating nutrient-dense compost for your garden. Even if you do not have a garden, having a compost pile is still a great idea. It can be utilized as mulch for landscaping, flower beds, or around trees at home. But there are some common composting mistakes you don’t want to make.

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