Can cotton be safely composted or does it have unsafe chemicals in it?
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.
can.you.use.septic.tank.maintenance.solutions.(.like.septix...100%.natural.bacteria)to.improve.the.bacteria.content.of.the.compost.pile. and.reduce.the.time.to.compost if.yes.how.much.should.you.use..??
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
I have wheelbarrow loads of fir buds in May and June. The only other compost ingredient I have in significant quantity is lawn clippings. No manure. What should I do with the fir buds? Compost? Mulch? Amendment? Garbage?
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.
ger and more plentiful flowers? Hello, In Fall 2016, I had planted different varieties of hydrangeas, hardy Hibiscus, Roses and Peonies. Now, all of them are established flowering shrubs and standards. As part of spring-care, I want to enrich soil around my flowering shrubs. Can you please recommend the ingredients needed- like Compost, Bonemeal etc, and also the ratio of each item -in order to grow bigger and more plentiful flowers? Thanking you in advance, Regin
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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I have just taken up gardening this year. I use mainly pots. I have found small orange and blue seed like pellets in new compost and older compost. I don't know if they are problem or not. Could you please enlighten me as my present knowledge of gardening is not great. Thank you. John Lorimer.
It sounds like this is some oil remains of potting soil; they may be fertilizer pellets that was in the potting mix.
I have used alot of tubs and baskets. The price of new compost is expensive and the removal of it is difficult, being a pensioner.
Here are some tips on revamping your compost:
http://elgs.org.uk/gn-old-compost.html