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Begin by selecting a sheltered, shady spot for your compost bin, ideally on soil to encourage microbial activity. Use a mix of green materials (e.g., fruit and vegetable scraps, grass clippings) and brown materials (e.g., shredded paper, cardboard, woody prunings) in roughly equal proportions. Chop or shred larger items to speed up decomposition. Turn the compost regularly to aerate it and maintain moisture levels; it should feel like a damp sponge. Over time, the compost will break down into a dark, crumbly material ready to enrich your soil.
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