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30 Ways to Green Your Garden

Make the switch to easy and sustainable garden practices for a lush and healthier landscape (31 Photos)

Colleen Mullaney on Apr 18, 2011 at 4:08PM

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Getting Started

While you don’t need a compost bin in order to compost, it does help keep your things in order. If you’re purchasing a bin, look for one with a removable top, making it easier to turn your materials. To build your own, a simple box is all you need to hold it together. Wooden planks and chicken wire will do.