Compost Heap tips

• Use an aerated waste bin or wooden or wire crate for compost heap, at least 1M squared in size.
• Include fresh soil in layers as this introduces organisms to help decompose matter.
• Keep compost heap moist.
• Turn waste regulalry to aerate the heap.
• Do not add meat or dairy scraps as they encourage pests like mice.
• Save fruit and vegetable scraps for the compost heap. 
• Start a compost heap in your garden with left-over fruit and vegetable scraps and garden debris. 
• Choose organic fertilisers (e.g. horse manure) and try to avoid pesticides altogether.
• Encourage wildlife in your garden - put up bird feeders, nest boxes and encourage wild flowers to grow. 
• Plant trees and plants that are indigenous (local) to your area
  where possible as these are adapted to local conditions.
  (Local nurseries can advise you).