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ljmcdm
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Location: Ponder,TEXAS
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:40 am Post subject: Shredded paper in Compost Tumbler |
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Was wondering if you would get the same results if you used shredded paper in a compost tumbler rather than the dried leaves & etc :?: I have access to paper rather than leaves & wondered if this would make any measurable difference in the end result :?:
Thanks, Linda in Ponder |
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CaptainCompostAL
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Location: Irondale,Alabama
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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All browns are essential in composting for supplying carbons for microbes and developing humus, whether the browns are paper products, leaves, straw, unrtreated sawdust, or 100% cotton rags!
Microbes and earthworms don't care! Always mix browns with greens in order to speed up decomposition, and to produce a healthy supply of compost for the soil organisms to use to build and condition the soil. |
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ljmcdm
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you so much for the info...that really does help!
Linda in Ponder |
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