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Move sediment to a new location for composting.construction site image by .shock from Fotolia.com
Collect lake sediment from your garden or yard, using a shovel. - 2
Does the sediment contain a lot of unprocessed plant material?marais 2 image by thierry planche from Fotolia.com
Examine the sediment. Is it mostly rocks, or does it have a lot of decomposing plant material like large chunks of algae? If the sediment has a lot of plant material, then shovel it into a mulcher before using it in your garden. If the sediment is simply fine silt, you can work it into your garden beds directly without the need for a mulcher. - 3
Store small quantities of sediment in a bin near the compost for ease of use.garbage can image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com
Move the lake sediment to an open container near the compost bin. As you add green material like yard waste and food waste, add a thin layer of the plant rich lake sediment. After that, add a layer of torn newspaper or leaves to provide carbon. A good mix of green and brown material allows the microorganisms in the compost to thrive. - 4
Turn the compost every week.terre image by Claudio Calcagno from Fotolia.com
Every week, turn the compost with an aerator. This is especially important if you are adding lake sediment since this sediment contains a lot of fine silt which can weigh down the compost. - 5
Dig the compost into the garden.outils de jardin image by Claudio Calcagno from Fotolia.com
After a month or two, remove the compost from the bottom of the pile and dig it into the garden. Continue to compost.
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