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Compost is decomposed organic material. Compost is made with material such as leaves, shredded twigs, and kitchen scraps from plants.Compost is a great material for garden soil.

This process involves four main components

1.Organic matter:Includes plant materials and some animal manures.

2.Moisture:Moisture is important to support the composting process. Compost should be comparable to the wetness of a wrung-out sponge.

3. Oxygen:Oxygen is needed to support the breakdown of plant material by bacteria.

4.Bacteria:Larger organisms including insects and earthworms are active composters

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