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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 4, 2019
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    Yes, you can compost old apples and cores. These are considered 'green' debris.
    Toss dead leaves fallen from trees and some soil onto the apples. These are considered brown debris. The best ratio in compost is one part green to two parts brown debris.

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    March 15, 2019
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    Previously answered.

    OK but too dilute to consider as a source of cinnamon.
    Have a cinnamon roll with your coffee.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 24, 2019
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    Depending on the animal It is not recommended unless you really know what you are doing here. It is important not to compost feces from any animal that eats meat. This can breed many bacteria that can be transmitted to humans. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/manure-pros-cons.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 15, 2019
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    There are many molds present in compost. That does not appear to be anything dangerous, though. These molds are what are responsible for helping to break down your ingredients into soil, and will not be of much harm. Seeing this much may indicate that you need more brown (dry) ingredients, though.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/ultimate-beginners-guide-composting.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 27, 2019
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    As long as this metal is non-ferrous, isn't copper, and isn't aluminum, then this should be no problem.

    This article will help get you started with composting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/ultimate-beginners-guide-composting.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 2, 2019
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    Start by adding nitrogen-rich “green” organic material. Your brown-to-green ratio should be about 4-to-1. That’s four parts dried leaves to one part grass clippings or vegetable scraps. Next, add moisture to the pile to induce activity. Studies have shown a significant correlation between the moisture content and the temperature distribution within the pile. When moisture content is high, temperatures near the surface will be higher.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/chicken-manure-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 7, 2019
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    Yes, wood chips that are from a kiln dried wood are safe to use right away as a mulch.

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