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Shredded Paper

How to Compost Shredded PaperOnce shredded, unglossy paper is a great addition to a compost pile, where moisture and worms will turn it into a rich soil addition. This is a page about how to compost shredded paper.

 

Making a Compost Bin

Making a Compost BinThis is a page about making a compost bin. You can easily and inexpensively make your own backyard compost bin, it need not be an expensive commercial model.

 

Compost Pile

Starting a Compost PileThis is a page on starting a compost pile. Starting your own compost pile can save you money on your garbage bill, reduce the waste you send to the landfill, and will give you your own organic compost that you can use to amend the soil in your garden beds.

 

Wooden compost bin

Composting Dog WasteThis is a page about composting dog waste. If composted properly, dog waste can be added to your garden.

 

Straw on top of a compost pile.

Composting Straw?Adding straw to your compost is fine as long as it does not contain pesticides. This is a page about composting straw.

 

Chickens on top of a pile of manure.

Composting Chicken ManureChicken manure and that of other animals such as horses and cows can be composted and used in the garden. You don't want to use the manure while it is fresh or "hot" as it can damage your plant's roots. This is a page about composting chicken manure.

 

Hand holding cured Cow Manure

Curing Cow Manure?If the cow manure is fresh it is considered hot, as it is still releasing nitrogen and ammonia that can damage plant roots. To cure, it needs to be hot composted for 6 months. This is a page about curing cow manure.

 

Compost bin made from pallets with door open

Making a Wood Pallet Compost BinPallets are often available for free and can be used for many wood building projects. This is a page about making a wood pallet compost bin.

 

Can full of compostables labelled "For Composting"

Composting Cat LitterThis is a page about composting cat litter. Despite controversy some cat owners choose to compost their pets' used litter.

 

Worm Bin

Making a Worm BinThis is a page about making a worm bin. Rather than buying a worm composting bin at your local nursery or online, try making one. It is a fun and easy to accomplish project that you can do with readily available supplies.

 

Worm Composting (Vermicomposting)

Worm Composting (Vermicomposting)This is a page about worm composting (vermicomposting). Using your kitchen scraps you can create your own rich garden compost with the help of some wiggly worms and a bit of time.

 

Compost bin full of vegetable waste from a kitchen.

Removing Odors From a Compost Bin?This is a page about removing odors from a compost bin. A compost pile or bin that is composting properly will produce minimal odor. However, for those times when the process is not working perfectly, you will want to find ways to reduce the odor.

 

Potato

Composting Potatoes?This is a page about composting potatoes. There are varying opinions on whether you should add potatoes and their skins to your compost bin. One sure thing is that you may find a viable plant in the bin as the eyes will often sprout.

 

Trash Can Composter

Making a Trash Can ComposterThis is a page about making a trash can composter. You don't have to spend a lot of money to purchase a composter. Make an inexpensive one from a trash can.

 

Composting

Composting in an Apartment?This is a page about composting in an apartment. Living in an apartment does not mean that you can not compost.

 

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Biodegradable Packing Peanuts

Composting Biodegradable Packing Peanuts?This is a page about composting biodegradable packing peanuts. Water soluble packing peanuts can be added to your compost pile.

 

Composting Citrus Peels

Composting Citrus PeelsThis page is about composting citrus peels. All kinds of vegetable and fruit peels are a great addition to your compost pile.

 

Woman using a composter

Composting Tips and TricksThis page is about composting tips and tricks. Having the right combination of waste materials, moisture and air can make for a faster compost pile.

 

Composting Seaweed

Composting SeaweedThis page is about composting seaweed. When you live near the beach, plenty of this greenery may be available for your garden.

 

Composting Grapes

Composting GrapesThis page is about composting grapes. When preparing grape juice you can be left with a lot of fruit waste.

 

Compost Bucket Ideas

Compost Bucket IdeasThis is a page about compost bucket ideas. You can buy or use a recycled container to compost kitchen scraps and other compostable household waste.

 

Keeping Pests Out of Your Compost Pile

Keeping Pests Out of Your Compost Pile?This page is about keeping pests out of your compost pile. A variety of insects can find your compost pile a great place to find a meal.

 

Composting Indoors

Composting IndoorsThis is a page about composting indoors. You don't have to set up a backyard compost bin or pile to begin composting. It is easy to compost on a small scale indoors, for example in a garage or basement.

 

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