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Can You Compost Bread? (Composting Bread made Simple)
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Can You Compost Bread? (Composting Bread made Simple)

​Most people recommend against the addition of bread to a compost pile. But stale bread is organic just like any other kitchen waste, and rots just the same. This can leave people wondering if it’s really a good idea to include bread, or if they should leave it out altogether. So, can you compost bread?…

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Brown Composting Materials (Everything you Need to Know)
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Brown Composting Materials (Everything you Need to Know)

Finding a good source of brown (carbon rich) material for your compost bin can be tricky at times. Below I’m going to help you identify the best brown composting materials that are commonly available. As a composter you should have some knowledge about the organic brown ingredients needed for your compost bin. Having a good…

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Compost pH – The Role of pH Levels in Composting
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Compost pH – The Role of pH Levels in Composting

As a keen gardener you probably already understand the importance of knowing the pH of your soil. But what about the pH of your compost? How does the pH of compost affect the plants you grow? After all, if the pH of your soil is too high or too low, it can literally kill your…

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How to Shred Cardboard for Compost
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How to Shred Cardboard for Compost

Cardboard is an excellent substitute for carbon rich, brown matter when you can’t find dry plant material. Using shredded card in compost is a well known solution. But handling large amounts of packaging and boxes can be tricky. I sometimes find myself facing a huge heap of cardboard boxes that need cutting and shredding in…

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Can you Compost Onions? The Truth about Composting Onion Waste
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Can you Compost Onions? The Truth about Composting Onion Waste

I admit it… I like to cook. And I reckon I put onions in just about everything I make! What’s a Bolognese sauce without onions… Eh? So as a result I have my fair share of vegetable scraps. And as a keen composter I obviously began to wonder whether I can put onions in my…

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Where to Put a Compost Bin – 14 Tips for the Ideal Location
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Where to Put a Compost Bin – 14 Tips for the Ideal Location

The big day has arrived… I can see the big smile on your face as you proudly take possession of that new compost bin. Your backyard is hardly complete without some kind of compost pile. But one of the first big questions gardeners ask is “where to put their compost bin”. You might think this…

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Adding Worms to Compost: Should I put Worms in my Compost Bin?
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Adding Worms to Compost: Should I put Worms in my Compost Bin?

You may have heard that worms are useful little critters to have in your compost. They can play an important part by helping to decompose waste products. But do you need to add more worms to compost to achieve good composting? When I first started composting this question got me curious… Do I need to…

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Composting Pine Needles – A Beginners Guide
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Composting Pine Needles – A Beginners Guide

I have a huge pine tree in my backyard. It’s a very majestic thing and I love it. But when I got interested in composting, I naturally began to wonder whether I could compost all the pine needles scattered under the tree. After all, not all plants can grow under conifer trees, so it made…

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I’m fascinated by composting! Compost is miraculous stuff. It boosts the health and vitality of your plants, and will even improve the taste of your garden produce. When you see the benefits you won’t be able to get enough of it! With some basic knowledge, you can produce rich, sweet compost for all your backyard plants. This blog is about sharing everything that I’ve learned in the hopes that it will help others discover the amazing rewards of composting… More about me...

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