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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 18, 2017
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    If this is not yet "finished" compost, then this is probably just normal, healthy decay occurring with the organic matter in the compost. It might be fungi or actinomycetes. This article has more information:
    http://compost.css.cornell.edu/microorg.html

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 30, 2017
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2017
    A.

    Your looking to have a mixture of brown and green materials in your compost.
    So yes, you can compost organic fertilizer, and example would be fish emulsion.
    The benefit would be if you are needing to increase your green portion.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 26, 2017
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    It really depends on whether this is insect damage, or a fungal/bacterial problem. If it is an infection as mentioned before, then it would not be wise to compost them. If it is, simply, insect damage then you will be ok to compost them.

    Here is a link with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/compost-diseased-plant-leaves.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 6, 2017
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    This sounds like a good idea! Given that it can reach 120 degrees in the center of a well established pile, I think that it could definitely help. It might be a good idea to keep in a container as the smell of compost can be a bit overwhelming. Here is a link to more information that will help your compost be efficient, and maintained, so that it will produce some heat: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 18, 2017
    Certified Expert
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    Some leaves are not suitable for composting, so if you have any concerns then grass clippings will be better. Here is an article for more useful information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/composting-basics.htm

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