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- Q.Gumballs - Are the gumballs biodegradable?
- Q.Composting - Living by Lake Michigan, the zebra mussels have made the water clear so now algae forms on the bottom of ...
- Q.Coffee And Worm Castings - when i add coffee to my worms because it is dry i add water to dampen the coffee it goes ...
- Q.Seaweed In Compost/garden - Do I have to rinse the seaweed before adding to compost pile and can I use it as a mulch ...
- Q.Coffee Grounds - If used coffee grounds are green compost then what about medium roast or light roast unused fresh ground coffee?
- Q.Sterilizing Compost - I have great homemade compost from my outside garden. I want to use it, in conjunction with some store-bought ...
- Q.Composting Strawberries - Is a mix of manure and peat moss compost good for Ozark ever bearing strawberries in a raised bed garden? ...
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Anonymous on
March 16, 2017Q.Gumballs
Are the gumballs biodegradable?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 16, 2017A.No, gum is not biodegradable and should be thrown in the trash. Do not put in a compost.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 22, 2017Q.Composting
Living by Lake Michigan, the zebra mussels have made the water clear so now algae forms on the bottom of lake and wave action stirs this up ending up on shore in piles at times. Is this crusty goo good to mix in with my good compost? I use a tumbler.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 23, 2017A.Here are a few articles for you.
I think more investigation is important and you may want to contact the local DNR office for information on your local lakes.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/pond-scum-garden-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/what-is-algae.htm
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2017Q.coffee and worm castings
when i add coffee to my worms because it is dry i add water to dampen the coffee it goes through to the drain plug and drips in to a bucket then i tip it on the plants it is a mixture of worm tea and coffee so reading your articale this is ok to use but i feel i need to know more as Iam learnnig as i go Iam new to this game because the coffee makes so much heat i mix it with a small amount off mushroom compost let it sit for 4 5 weeks then add to my worms with small amount off threaded paper should I dilute this mix with water before i use it if so how many parts per/l of water should use knotnoing how much coffee is mixed in with the worm tea look forward to your reply morrie
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 6, 2017A.In my research it shows that adding the coffee grounds directly from your use to the worm bin poses no issues.
On average a daily amount of 6-9 Tablespoons is added to the bins with no issues.
When you are separately composting the coffee in another bucket you are just doing some of the worms work for them! That is perfectly fine, if that works for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/worm-castings.htm
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garden2001 on
April 22, 2017
02050/zone 6 to 5Q.seaweed in compost/garden
Do I have to rinse the seaweed before adding to compost pile and can I use it as a mulch in the garden without rinsing ?
- Answered by
roseman on
April 23, 2017A.I would not recommend using it without rinsing it off in good clean water. The salts it may have on it could be harmful to the feeder roots on plants. I recommend rinsing it off well then letting it dry out and smashing it up, then add it to the gardens as an additive. Kelp meal (seaweed) has many beneficial nutrients and is a great soils building amendment if used properly. Rosebushes love kelp meal.
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Anonymous on
May 1, 2017Q.Coffee grounds
If used coffee grounds are green compost then what about medium roast or light roast unused fresh ground coffee?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2017A.Unused grounds are fine, you just may need to sprinkle some wet compost material or some water on them after adding them to your compost pile.
Here are some articles that may also help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm#green
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May 2, 2017
02130Q.Sterilizing compost
I have great homemade compost from my outside garden. I want to use it, in conjunction with some store-bought seed Starter soil, to start seeds and to propagate forsythias. I'm afraid if I bring the compost inside, I'll introduce bugs and insects into my home. But I'm afraid if I pasturize my compost, I'll destroy all the good things on the micro level. What should I do? When I bring a garden plants from outside into my house to overwinter, I submerge the potted plant on the water in my bathtub overnight to drowned some of the bigger insects like potato bug and so forth. Would that work with my compost.
Answered by
Alisma on
May 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It might work, but it might be difficult to get the compost dry again- it might become too soggy to use, although mixing it with enough of the seed starter soil might solve this.
Another technique for this is to spread the compost in a thin layer on a tarp an put it in direct sun on a hot day. The heat will either kill the bugs or get them to migrate out of the compost.
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lordsong on
May 9, 2017
middlebury,IN zone 5Q.composting strawberries
Is a mix of manure and peat moss compost good for Ozark ever bearing strawberries in a raised bed garden? Also, is it best to lay down material in raised bed gardens to stop weed growth? I used it in one and some things are still growing through. Thanks so much!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2017A.Make sure the manure is well composted.
I would only use the peat if you have heavy compacted soil.
Clean straw or pine needles make excellent mulch for strawberries in the summer.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/fertilizing-strawberry-plants.htm
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