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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 10, 2019
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    Cotton comes from a plant, and will be safe to compost. The only chemicals present that could pose a threat will be anything that they were treated with during the growing process, and usually this is not a real problem.

    It will be safe to compost cotton.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 11, 2019
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    Reducing compost time comes down to heat, and proper bacteria count. Although there is some overlap with the bacteria and fungi between the two... There are many in the septic solution that will not thrive or even survive in condition for soil, or compost.

    It is best to use microbes that are meant for the garden to avoid waste. There are many on the market, and they are inexpensive. Many hydroponic stores will give free samples away as well.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 17, 2019
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    Without more and varied components it will be hard to produce real compost. The fir buds and grass clippings mixed and piled will break down in time, but if I were you I would use them as mulch.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2019
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    Every garden soil is different. A soil test and Rx for mineral and biological amendments is the only way to avoid guess work and address actual deficiencies found in the laboratory analysis.

    Mulch the soil surface with 2 or 3 inches of compost.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    July 10, 2019
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    We don't sell any gardening products but it should be easy to find one on the Internet.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2019
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    It sounds like this is some oil remains of potting soil; they may be fertilizer pellets that was in the potting mix.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 5, 2019
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    Here are some tips on revamping your compost:
    http://elgs.org.uk/gn-old-compost.html

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