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Composting as a garden owner is almost a no-brainer. There are so many benefits of composting to your plants, the environment, and soil that it just makes sense to set up a compost bin in your home.

Whilst it can be a nasty shock to discover maggots in your bin it's not a surprising occurrence. The reason being that bins are the perfect breeding ground for them, particularly during warm weather.