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Aeration, heat control, moisture distribution, and nutrient mix are reasons why compost needs to be turned occasionally. Turning on the way to breaking compostables down into dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic material produces the end-product better and faster. Turning while compost is waiting to be used as additive, amendment, fertilizer, or mulch will keep the compost fresh.

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