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Anonymous on
April 2, 2022Q.Do I Need To Bake My Eggshells Before Composting?
Several questions: I read that I need to peel away the inside membrane of the eggshells and bake them to get rid of salmonella. Is that really necessary? Someone on another website said no need, just chuck 'em in. I don't have a composter or anything so I just keep a little container by the sink. So because peels or scraps aren't broken down and to avoid odors, I'm just stockpiling coffee grounds and tea leaves. Anything else I can add?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.No, you don't need to bake eggshells before using them in the garden, but you can wash them off. These articles will help:
You don't have to have a composter to compost. You can just start a compost "heap" in a corner of the backyard.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/eggshells-in-the-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-kitchen-scraps.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 19, 2022Q.Can You Use Seaweed In Your Compost Pile?
Ther's plenty of sargossum seaweed by me. Can I use it for mulch or compost?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can, definitely, use it in your compost pile. I wouldn't use it as a mulch, but it is a wonderful compost ingredient.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-seaweed.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-fertilizer-from-seaweed.htm
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markmajoros on
May 24, 2022
48065, 25 miles north of DetroitQ.I Use Scott’s 4 Part Lawn Products. Is It Safe To Use This Year’s Lawn Clippings In A Compost Pile For Next Year?
I would mix the grass/weed clippings with leaves a and plant waste from fall clean-up.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It can be. Just keep an eye on your nutrient levels, and don't let the nitrogen get out of hand. Keep the phosphorus and potassium levels up in the pile.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/ultimate-beginners-guide-composting.htm
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Anonymous on
June 20, 2022Q.When To Compost In Zone 7a?
I missed the compost time in spring before I added plants to my new flower beds .I have existing beds.... I want to side dress now with compost.. when should I do this? Its June now and very hot here in amarillo Tx. Should I wait for August now?
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GKH_Susan on
June 27, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I believe you can side dress with compost any time of year, so long as it is watered in well and it's not "hot" compost, like unprocessed animal manure, etc.
Here are some tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-side-dressing.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 3, 2022Q.Can I use A Bucket With A 2 Inch Hole In The Top And The Bottom For Composting?
I have some Home Depot buckets that I once used to grow plants upside down in. Now I'd like to use these for putting in vegetable scraps to make fertilizer. Will this work Ok?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes, but I would add more ventilation on the sides and cover the hole in the bottom so the contents don't leak.
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vinhnguyen_gg on
August 4, 2022
92843Q.Sun Dried Green Cutting Leaves Is Brown Or Green?
If I dried green cutting leaves, are they considered green or brown?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 5, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I'm uncertain of the nature of the question. Your photos did not come through, so I am unable to see the color of your leaves. However, if this is for composting reasons, then anything dried will be considered browns, in context, no matter the color. Anything living is "greens", and anything dried is "browns".
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-leaves.htm
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October 2, 2022Q.How Do I Start A Compost Bin? Do I Need To Put Earth In It?
I want to start a compost bin in my garden, do I have to put earth in it to start? I have worms to go in. Do they need earth to settle down in? Many thanks Eric Howard Email erichoward4094@gmail.com
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can add some soil to the pile. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/starting-compost-pile.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/what-can-you-compost.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/compost-for-organic-gardens.htm
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