At A GlanceYes, you can compost tissue paper as it is biodegradable and breaks down relatively quickly in a compost pile. However, the process might be more efficient if the tissue paper is shredded into smaller pieces before being added to the compost. It’s important to ensure that the tissue paper hasn’t been in contact …
At A GlanceYes, you can compost tea leaves. Tea leaves are an excellent addition to your compost pile as they are rich in nutrients and organic matter. They fall under the “green” compost material category, providing the necessary nitrogen to help break down the “brown” materials like leaves and twigs. If the tea leaves come …
At A GlanceComposting tampons can be a bit complex due to health and safety concerns. While tampons are made from cotton which is compostable, they can also contain synthetic fibers and chemicals that are not suitable for composting. Additionally, used tampons may carry blood-borne pathogens which can be harmful. It’s crucial to ensure a high-heat …
At A GlanceYes, you can compost sunflowers. Sunflowers are organic material and will decompose in a compost pile over time. It’s advisable to cut or break down the stalks and leaves into smaller pieces to expedite the composting process. However, if the sunflowers have been treated with pesticides or other chemicals, it might be best …
At A GlanceYes, you can compost almonds. Almonds are organic material and will decompose over time in a compost pile. However, they may take longer to break down due to their hardness. To expedite the composting process, it’s advisable to crush or grind the almonds into smaller pieces before adding them to your compost. Composting …
At A GlanceYes, you can compost acorns. Acorns are organic material and will eventually break down in a compost pile. However, they are hard and may take longer to decompose compared to other compost materials. To expedite the composting process, it’s advisable to crush or grind the acorns into smaller pieces before adding them to …
I hate husking corn. Every year my family would cut the corn from thousands of corn cobs to freeze for the winter. I was always astounded at the size of the “waste pile” we created to end up with 2-300 cups of corn. I would no longer be astounded. Since I took up composting I …
As a gardener and sustainability-minded individual, it brings me grief to receive garbage in the form of junk mail. For many, figuring out the most environmentally-friendly manner to dispose of it can be a headache. While certain junk mail is doomed for the landfill, others can save the trip and be composted right at home. …
Composting guides often passively mention that you should compost eggshells and talk about how this common kitchen leftover can benefit your garden in compost tea and pest control. But how do you do it? In fact, many people are left wondering and specific such as, “Can I compost cooked eggs or raw eggs along with …
Gardening lore says that pine needles are bad for compost and the garden has been around for a long time. But this doesn’t make it true. In fact, I wasn’t even aware of the concerns most people have with composting them when I started adding them to my pile. In my regular method of action, …