RIVERSIDE – Garden compost can be a good friend. Compost promotes soil health and enables plants grow to their best ability. Many home gardeners prefer to make their own compost. It is easily achieved with items that normally would be discarded, including many items that ardent gardeners may be unaware of.

Items like eggshells, banana peels, apple cores, paper, leaves, and coffee grounds are often included in a home compost pile. These items break Advertisement

[ Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary ] down by natural bacteria and produce a rich fertilizer for plants.

There are many things that can be turned into compost. Here’s a list of common items that can be turned into compost and avoid the landfill.