Compost without fall leaves
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April 30, 2011 — Although many people focus on kitchen waste, you can’t make good compost without a lot of dry, brown material in the mix. Mike McGrath explains how to make compost without fall leaves. Plus your fabulous phone calls!
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You often mention that one of the secrets to making successful compost is to include sufficient “brown” material in the mix, specifically shredded fall leaves. But in the fall, I mow all my leaves and use the shredded leaves as mulch for my shrub and flower borders. As a result, I have little left over to use in my compost pile. I’m hoping you have some suggestions for other sources of brown material. Get the answer »
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