November 1999 Blog Posts (1)
Composting Tips
Some great little tips from one of my favorite sites. http://www.composting101.com
1. Grass clippings add necessary nitrogen to a compost pile, but be sure
to mix with the "brown" materials that add carbon. Both are necessary
for quick decomposition and rich compost. Piles made up of just grass
will compact, slow down and start to stink.
2. Do not compost fats, pet droppings, or animal products. They will attract… Continue
1. Grass clippings add necessary nitrogen to a compost pile, but be sure
to mix with the "brown" materials that add carbon. Both are necessary
for quick decomposition and rich compost. Piles made up of just grass
will compact, slow down and start to stink.
2. Do not compost fats, pet droppings, or animal products. They will attract… Continue
Added by Rachel Butler on November 30, 1999 at 12:00pm — No Comments
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