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Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

There are plenty of local and online retailers selling compost bins. Want to make your own? DIY plans abound on the Internet. Traditional wooden bin The classic compost bin is a wood-framed box, ...