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As a <B>Master Gardener</B>: taken classes in All Phases of Gardening...I Specialize in Lawns... Pererennials... Compost... Organic Gardening. |
Hello Lynn Sorry for the delay, I was having log-in Issues. As matter decomposes, it takes nutrition from the soil to complete the process. This could cause problems as this robs available N-P-K
Hello Jerry Let me break this down in a Few ways. First of all, PLEASE Mix up your Compost pile well with the Grass Clippings and Leaves, if you can throw a few shovelfuls of regular garden soil
Hello Jim I see no problem with this, but it could cause a mess. The cardboard could get all soggy and bogged down, and may not till under. If you could Shred this, this would be a better way to do
Hello Ian Question #1 Grass Clippings and Fall Leaves are 2 good things to have in a Compost Pile, it needs a Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio of 25-1 to 30-1 to Compost as quick as possible. Regular Garden
Hello Cole You can garden with manure, with a few exceptions. Never use manure from a Meat Eating Animal, only from Grazers such as Horses and Cows. Always let the manure "age" before you use it,

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