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Using compost for gardens is as popular these days as it was long ago. But what if you're just getting started with compost?

In this Beginner's Guide to Compost, you will find the basics of composting for beginners in the garden and advanced techniques for others, including how to start, what to use and more.

Getting Started with Compost

Things You Can Add to Compost for Gardens

Green Items

Brown Items

Dealing with Compost Problems

Advanced Guide to Composting

Nikki Tilley
Senior Editor

Nikki Tilley has been gardening for nearly three decades. The former Senior Editor and Archivist of Gardening Know How, Nikki has also authored six gardening books.