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Bethan Girdler-Maslen

YOU WONT BELIEVE: 7 things you should never compost according to a gardening expert - You Need To See This

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Composting is an easy and efficient way to improve the health and growth of your garden. Turning kitchen and garden waste into compost is great for reducing waste and creating nutrient rich soil, but if you’re adding the wrong things to your compost bin, you could be doing more damage than good.

To find out more, I spoke to Fiona Jenkins, landscaper and gardening expert at MyJobQuote who explained that introducing certain materials to your compost “can hinder the decomposition process, attract unwanted pests and even contaminate the entire pile”. Here’s seven things you should never compost and why, according to a gardening expert.

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