Q.What is green compost and brown compost?
What is green compost and brown compost?
Heather
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Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on February 7, 2011
This article will help as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm
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00Nikki
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Answered on February 7, 2011
All good compost should consist of balanced layers of both green and brown materials. Green items generally include grass clippings and kitchen scraps, which add nitrogen to the compost. Brown materials add carbon and consist of things like leaves, newspaper, and small woody materials.
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