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Making your own compost is an excellent way to create nutrient-rich soil amendments. Start a compost pile or bin with brown materials like dried leaves, straw, and shredded paper, plus green materials like fruit/veggie scraps, grass clippings, and coffee grounds. Alternate layers and keep moist but not soaked. Per [https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home], aim for a carbon:nitrogen ratio around 30:1. Turn regularly with a pitchfork or aerator tool. In 6-12 months you’ll have crumbly, earthy compost to work into garden beds.