I have had my compost bin for 6 months. However, since having the bin I have never turned the matter inside. Is this essential?

Whilst turning compost can accelerate the process of degradation it is by no means essential. The breakdown is a natural process, the likes of which occurs on a forest floor without any manual intervention.

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Problems with your compost?

I have been using a compost bin for 15 months and have added a good balance of 'greens' and 'browns'. After checking, everything looked in its original state. Why is this and what can I do?

It may be worth exploring the contents of the bin a little further. As the composting action tend... read on
How often should I turn my compost?

The idea of turning the material in a compost bin is to reintroduce air. The aerobic bacteria tha... read on

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