I lack brown waste to add to my compost heap so have little heat.

I add grass clippings which become very hot but cools within a couple of days, on turning it looks as though I have mold. Can I add sawdust for brown waste, my heap is too old.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 08/25/2020 @ 1:00 am

Yes you can use sawdust and/or newspaper. These articles should help further:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/what-can-you-compost.htm ^[2]

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