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| End Product | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I'm new to composting, but all the directions I'm reading say to keep adding material to your bin to ... A: Excellent Question Maggie You can do 2 Different things here. You can Build a Pile, with an ...
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| Diseased plants in compost | 8/20/2008 |
Q: What should you do if you have placed deseased plants (eg tomato/potato blight) in the compost bin? ... A: As a Rule, you should always not Compost plants that have Issues such as this. You are taking a ...
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| using bougainvillea in compost | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I recently have pruned a very large bougainvillea in our back yard. I was wondering if its okay to ... A: Since I am a Northern Gardener, Bougainvillea is just an Annual here, unless you bring it in for the ...
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| Rabbit droppings for compost | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I read that rabbit droppings can be put into a compost. What kind of compost should be used? A: You should Compost Rabbit droppings before you use them in the garden. Rabbit droppings are high in ...
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| Composting | 7/27/2008 |
Q: We have a lot of grass clippings, thatch and horse manure. What is the best way to compost this ... A: First of all, the Horse manure should be Dried. That means let it decompose for a while on its own, ...
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| DONKEY & MULE MANURE AS COMPOST | 7/18/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have two adorable donkeys (Noddy - about to become a mum) and Big Ears (about to ... A: Yes you can use this as Compost. When it is in the Fresh stage, keep it wet, along with the Straw or ...
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| termites attracted by woody mulches | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I am a professional composter. I am always asked if our mulches attract roaches and termites. I have ... A: I wish I could help you on this one. I know how to Rid the Garden of them, how to prevent them from ...
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| Maggots | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We recently developed maggots in our compost bin. We have not added any diary, meat, just dried ... A: Maggots are the larvae of Flies, as I am sure you know already. Something, other than the Items you ...
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| Compost tumbler | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased a compost twin compost tumbler and have been trying to make compost with it for quite ... A: but all Compost Tumblers work on the same principle. Carbon <brown matter> and Nitrogen <green ...
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| garden compost. | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I live in San Francisco and have a nice size yard with lots of Ivy and tree leaves. How can I ... A: These are Carbon <brown matter> Tree Leaves and Ivy. You need to balance them out with Nitrogen ...
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| broccili | 6/4/2008 |
Q: are my brocilli supposed to have multiple yellow flowers growing out of the middle? Should I pinch ... A: High temperatures at heading time usually causes premature flowering and consequently reduces the ...
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| Composting - dead wood | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I live in Southeastern Wisconsin. We live in a wooded lot, and have been "collecting" dead ... A: Yes, you can use the Wood Chips right after they are Chipped. Before you put the Chips on, use an ...
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| Composting - dead wood | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I live in Southeastern Wisconsin. We live in a wooded lot, and have been "collecting" dead ... A: I am confused a little bit here. Do you wish to Compost the branches or use it as Mulch on top of ...
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| Using wood chips as fill | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am seeking to expand the usable area of my backyard. To do so I need to fill in 20 x 80 feet by ... A: The wood chips will rot, and yes they will sink. But to leave them on their own, with no soil mixed ...
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| black walnut leaves | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am a new Gardner and want to start to compost the materials from my yard. I already have a large ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. Walnut Trees produce a Chemical that is called, ...
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| Can I move my compost pile? | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have been working on my compost pile for about a year now. It is just starting to really start ... A: No this isn't silly at all. I had an old Italian fellow down the street who moved his SOIL from his ...
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| MAGGOTS! | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have maggots in my compost bin. How do you get them out? When the bin is emptied, the maggots ... A: If you will look at my last response to your first question, I said that I am Organic gardener, who ...
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| Maggots... | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have maggots in my compost bin. How do you get them out? When the bin is emptied, the maggots ... A: The Maggots are the Larva of Flying Insects, most commonly, the House Fly. They are attracted to ...
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| Composting Wood Chips | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have approximately 15,000 sq. ft of potential lawn area that is currently covered with 6 to 8 ... A: 15,000 sq ft 6-8" is a LOT of Wood Chips I will try and answer this question the best I can. ...
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| Gutter Mulch OK in Compost Pile? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: We cleaned the moss off our roof last weekend and cleared the gutters as well. I dumped the mulchy ... A: Not only are you fine with all of this, this is good stuff to add to the Compost, since it has ...
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| Compost attracted termites | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Spring is here and with that I emptied out my compost into the garden and tilled to mix. To my ... A: Since I live in a Northern area, Termites are not a major concern here. We do get Carpenter Ants, ...
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| Spreading ash | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Hey Greg, I have been burning a few oak trees that I have cut down and wanted to know if it was ... A: Yes you can do this, but caution needs to observed. Moderation is the key here, because the ashes ...
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| Lawn chemicals and garden safety | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I live in a subdivision where each property is 1/4 acre. A few of my neighbors have lawn spraying ... A: There is really not much you can do, I mean it's someone else's choice to treat thier lawns this ...
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| Organic Gardening | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a large backyard, and want to build an Organic Garden to raise vegetables. Size of garden ... A: I would like you to consider a Raised Bed for your Vegetables. This is easier to control, and add ...
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| Green Grass | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My wife is asking me to have a very green garden and I do not know how to make it look like that. Do ... A: Welcome to the world of frustration. Just Kidding. If you follow these simple Guidelines, you will ...
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| composting wood chips | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am considering clearing several acres of land which has lots of brush and small trees so I can ... A: I don't know how high your Water Table is in your Area, but my guess is Yes this is Bordering on it. ...
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| composting wood chips | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am considering clearing several acres of land which has lots of brush and small trees so I can ... A: Quite a task your are undertaking. Yes you are on the right track, Nitrogen will help with the ...
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| banana stalks | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Do you know if banana stalks can be used in composting? I have read that banana peels are good for ... A: Since here in Michigan we don't get Banana Stalks to Compost, I had to do some research on the ...
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| Compost Viability | 2/19/2008 |
Q: If a compost pile becomes viable at the end of summer and is not used, will it still be viable next ... A: Yes the Compost is still Viable. Compost should be covered when it becomes ready, but it will just ...
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| compost additives? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I've collected a LOT of leaves and gras clippings to put in my garden spot, to hopefully turn into a ... A: The ideal Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio is 25-1. With this in mind, do not become overly concerned with ...
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| garden worms/composting | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I want to add worms to my garden. I live in El Paso, Texas...a dry desert area. I have added several ... A: The Key here is to keep a constant supply of new Compostable Material at the ready. Leaves, Grass ...
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| sales receipts | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Are shredded sales receipts, ie. from a grocery store in the USA, safe to use for composting if the ... A: I always throw a Caution Flag out when Generalizing on these things. If you are talking about the ...
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| composting | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me about collodial composting, how to etc, friend said he had seen an article about it, ... A: You have stumped me on this one. All I have for you is Text on the subject, and none of the people I ...
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| Ferret litter composting | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have indoor ferrets who only eat commercially prepared dry ferret food and use a newspaper based ... A: As a rule of thumb, all animals that are "Predators" or primarily meat eaters, which include Humans, ...
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| Wood Chips problems | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Location is Central NJ. We are a small R/C model airplane club that fly in a land fill. We were ... A: WOW 400x600 and 6-8 ft deep? This is a HUGE area! Since I assume that the Chips were either free ...
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| Smelly Compost | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Sorry to slightly hijack this gardening forum - but can you tell me the best way to make a smelly ... A: I must say that I have NEVER had a question like this. Everyone wants the answer to the exact ...
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| compost bin | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have had a compost pile for over 10 years, and it's enclosed with railroad ties. I have read ... A: Good Luck John I can't dispute your approach to this, but I just can't approve of that fact that ...
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| compost bin | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have had a compost pile for over 10 years, and it's enclosed with railroad ties. I have read ... A: Excellent Question The EPA is still haggling over the long term effects of Creosote and long term ...
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| composting | 10/15/2007 |
Q: What would be the best way to create more topsoil with bovine manure on a very rocky slope of land. A: For some reason your question never made it to me, and so I would like to apologize for the delay. ...
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| Using neighbors grass clippings in my organic compost for the garden | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a large compost pile in my yard and put everything in there from garden waste, food waste, ... A: Excellent questions My guess is, if a "Service" is treating your neighbors lawn, chances are they ...
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| algae/garden plants | 9/15/2007 |
Q: when removing algae from our garden fishpond we use this for our garden plants. Is this beneficial ... A: There is nothing wrong or adverse about using Algae in the Garden. I would however Compost it first ...
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| Making a berm w/ Wood chips and horse manure | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I want to make an earthen hill across the front of my yard (approx 20' x 60' x 4' high) and plant ... A: I am going to try and answer your Question in a couple of parts. First of all, Horse Manure is a ...
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| earthworms & leach fields | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I was watching Gardening by the Yard, specifically a segment on earthworms and got curious, in your ... A: First of all, I like this show. Paul James is a fantastic host. I see no way that Earthworms could ...
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| Grass cuttings and composting | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a field of some 3 acres. I mow this myself and a you can imagine I get large quantities of ... A: 3 Acres of Grass..is a LOT of Grass Clippings. With that in Mind, you will have to pay attention to ...
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| New to vermicomposting | 6/5/2007 |
Q: i have not seen ur old answers answers database and would be quite sorry if this has been answered ... A: The Worms dig through the Waste and consume it. As it passes through their Digestive system they ...
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| New to vermicomposting | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i have not seen ur old answers answers database and would be quite sorry if this has been answered ... A: Greetings from Detroit Michigan Thank you for considering Vermi-Composting. This is a great way to ...
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| wood ships | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I want to color some wood chips to use for mulch. What can I use that will not harm my flowers and ... A: Interesting Question, and one that has never been posed to me before. First of all, and as you have ...
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| Composting Duck Manure | 5/27/2007 |
Q: We have five Pekin Ducks right now as pets outside. We use straw for their bedding and I'm ... A: All Manurers should be Composted before you use them in the Garden. You can burn the roots with any ...
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| Cedar chips (animal bedding) | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Our son had a pair of indoor bunnies in a cage with a dropping pan that I use cedar chips in to ... A: I don't know of the affect the oils in Cedar have on Animals, but I can tell you that Cedar wood is ...
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| Smelly Grass | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I saw your answer to the question about 'smelly grass' but I LIKE bagging my grass clippings - I ... A: Well 1st of all I will not tell you how to do your Lawn and what works best for you. Mulching ...
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| Compost + flies | 5/18/2007 |
Q: My compost bin contains thousands of little flies which get in the house. Is there anything i can ... A: As matter Decomposes, there will be many things that visit the Compost Pile. This is a Natural ...
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| composter | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a Sun Mar autoflow 200 composter for our home use as an alternative to ... A: Fencing and 3 sides is the right way to go. 3 4x4's sunk into the ground in the front, same with ...
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| grass cuttings | 5/5/2007 |
Q: ARE GRASS CUTTINGS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH IF LEFT IN LARGE PILES BY YOUR HOME AS WE LIVE ON A CARAVAN ... A: Like I said before, the only health risk posed is if it turns sour and Putrid. You can tell if this ...
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| grass cuttings | 5/5/2007 |
Q: ARE GRASS CUTTINGS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH IF LEFT IN LARGE PILES BY YOUR HOME AS WE LIVE ON A CARAVAN ... A: Grass clippings left in piles, unturned and left alone, will turn Putrid and smell. This could be a ...
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| E.E. | 4/27/2007 |
Q: i was recently given a project on vermicomposting for my X std. boards.can you provide me with some ... A: There is really only one book I know of on this. Go to www.WormWomen.com I don't know if you mean ...
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| composter | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a Sun Mar autoflow 200 composter for our home use as an alternative to ... A: In my Humble Opinion, all of these so called Gadgets are quite Pricey, and not really needed, unless ...
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| moldy straw | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have bales of straw that got wet last summer and now have mold in the middle. is it ok to use this ... A: I hope your Dog is better, I had a Golden Retriever with the same issue years ago. I will try and ...
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| adding worms to garden beds and compost | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I live in a very rocky part of the northeast, where I have a few inches of rich topsoil, followed by ... A: Adding worms to your Garden is always a good thing, you did not mention what this area is being used ...
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| Wood Chips | 2/16/2007 |
Q: We were actually thinking about making wood chips to sell as apple wood smoking chips for people to ... A: I'm sorry about not being able to answer the question about how to prepare Wood Chips for "Smoking" ...
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| How to collect leaves off bark... | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have lots of ornamental bark on which have fallen lots of leaves from my neighbour's trees. How do ... A: There is really no easy way to do this. I have the same situation. If the Leaves are dry, you can ...
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| tree leafs | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I get a lot of leafs on my lawn. Presently i get rid of them by mulching them with my lawn mower ... A: This all Depends on what you want to do. If you just wish to Mulch the leaves back into the grass, ...
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| Manure | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Greg, In June '06 my neighbor gave me manure (I believe it was from a horse) in a black trash bag. ... A: E-Coli and other damaging Diseases of these types are Transmitted through the Feces of Carnivores. ...
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| Shredding | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have recently purchased a shredder as I have Privet and Lawsonia hedges. Can I use the shredded ... A: Yes you can use them. Remember this though, as the matter decomposes, it needs Nitrogen to complete ...
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| composting an old wood pile | 9/14/2006 |
Q: we moved into a house with a 15 year old wood pile. as we sort our logs that are still usable, ... A: By offering these choices, I see you have done some homework on this subject. As wood decomposes, ...
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| composting | 8/23/2006 |
Q: Ok, this is kinda gross. I have started recycling & noticed that most of my trash is from my ... A: This should be no problem at all, remember to Pile all of this no higher than 3 feet, and turn over ...
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| Compost critters | 7/25/2006 |
Q: called "roly-pollies" - There are 1000's of them. My bin worms do not like them and stay clear of ... A: "pillbugs" here in Michigan are about the size of a Pea. I don't know how big they can get in ...
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| compost critters | 7/25/2006 |
Q: of crustaceans in my compost bin? They seem to "eat" the food before my bin worms have a chance. ... A: Im interested in knowing what "Type" of Crustaceans these are? Is your Compost Bin located on the ...
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| ecology | 6/7/2006 |
Q: as light levels increase photosynthetic activity A: I assume the question is As light levels increase, so does Photosynthetic activity. And the answer ...
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| Earthworms | 6/4/2006 |
Q: Which type of substance should I add to an acidic soil to make its pH more suitale for earthworm ... A: First of all, I have never had this question posed to me before. First let me say that Earthworms ...
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| Wood Chip Mulch | 4/17/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have timbered 60 acres and we are thinking of taking the debris that is left and ... A: I guess the only thing is what kind of wood is it? Here in Michigan, we have a problem with the ...
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| Lawn care | 3/24/2006 |
Q: After many years of doing patch work lawn repair I find myself looking for new direction this year. ... A: I suspect that the new Loom that was added may have issues. As with your children, if they say they ...
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| lawn | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I was not aware of renting a hydroseeder. Would I be able to get one from a regular rental shop or ... A: Renting a Hydroseeder will require some reasearch on your part. I doub't a place like Home Depot ...
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| lawn | 2/21/2006 |
Q: We had to have our lawn taken out last year because we had to replaceour leach field. I want to put ... A: I live in Michigan, so im not quite sure which type of Cold Season Lawns would do best in your ...
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| plants/worms | 2/20/2006 |
Q: how do worms affect the growth of plants? can they suck any nourishment from the plants? A: Worms, as they work their way through the Soil Structure, loosen the Sub Soil creating pathways for ...
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| compost | 12/18/2005 |
Q: iv'e read somewhere that if you use lots of shredded wood for composting & or mulching the resulting ... A: Yes this is True As Wood Decomposes it needs Nitrogen to complete the proccess. It will take ...
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| composting | 11/3/2005 |
Q: Horse chesnuts; are they a toxic element to add to the composter? I rake up hundreds from my yard, ... A: I have found nothing that states that these could be Harmfull. But as always, I would go to the side ...
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| composting | 8/17/2005 |
Q: In an active composting bin, what normally happens to the temperature? A: What happens is that the Temperature goes up when the Pile is working. The Temperature can reach an ...
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| organic lawn and vegetable garden care | 7/18/2005 |
Q: are there any homemade remedies for lawn and garden care? I want to have a nice looking weed free ... A: For some reason your question never made it to me, and it was defaulted back to the server. Im sorry ...
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| Urine | 6/2/2005 |
Q: Can urine be used in composting? Answer - Hello Bill I need a Reply from you..Is it Human Urine ... A: Recent studies have concluded that Human Urine contains enough Nitrogen to be an effective compost ...
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| composting | 6/2/2005 |
Q: I have just moved into a house with raised box beds filled with soil and ready to be planted. I'm ... A: Yes you can use it soley for Composting. Soil is an activator and should be used in between layers ...
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| Using Guinea Pig waste | 5/8/2005 |
Q: Can we add guinea pig wastes to our compost pile for our vegetable garden? We use a mix of pine and ... A: Animals are classified into 2 different groups as far as Gardening and Composting go. Carnivores, ...
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| composting | 4/15/2005 |
Q: I am very much into organic gardening and using garlic spray (quite successfully) for pest control. ... A: You can safely Compost Newspapers. To-days Newspapers are printed on a Soy Based Ink and are totaly ...
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| Composting | 4/15/2005 |
Q: I get an accumulation of grass clippings thru the lawn care season. I have made a bin out of steel ... A: Yes you have answered you own questions rather well. First, yes you may add Straw as a Carbon ...
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| soil preparation | 4/11/2005 |
Q: I have a small suburban house in Northern Virginia and the best place to put a vegetable/flower ... A: Yes the Gravel should pose no problem at all. You have answered you own question very well. 6" down ...
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| compost pile | 2/13/2005 |
Q: I started to compost three years ago. I already have good compost for my garden. My question. ... A: Sunlight creates Heat, if you were to do an experiment with 2 Compost Piles, and one got 8 hours of ...
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| Composting | 1/23/2005 |
Q: Greg, Composting dog manure poses risks due to the worms and parasites found in it. However, there ... A: That is an interesting point about the Dog Manure. The problem with Dog Manure, as with all ...
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| Composting Grass | 1/4/2005 |
Q: I want to compost both grass and dog manure. Can this be done? A: Dog Manure, as with any meat eating creature, should be avoided in any Composting. Use only Manure ...
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| Leaf accumulation | 11/21/2004 |
Q: For many years I have been blowing leaves (in the fall) into a wooded section of my property where ... A: L. Oh yes there is. First of all. Leaves are mostly Carbon, you need a Nitrogen to make the Ratio ...
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| Wood Chips | 11/19/2004 |
Q: Can you use fresh wood chips around your bedding plants, or do they need to be composted first? I ... A: I assume the purpose of the Chips is to help with moisture retention, and regulation of soil ...
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| rake with rubber tines | 10/26/2004 |
Q: Back in the 60's my father used a rake with rubber tines to screen his organic compost. To this ... A: Im sorry, I have never heard of this. I will give you a source of all of my Organic Products and ...
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| composting | 9/12/2004 |
Q: What method of composting is the fastest? 1. In an open containment? This method does not seems ... A: This is an Excellent question In order to answer this on an equal basis, you would have to have the ...
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| compost | 9/8/2004 |
Q: how do i start my compost decomposing if i do not have enzymes from the store? A: The Compost Starters that you see for sale in Stores, are really not Neeeded, and in my Opinon, a ...
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| solution/mixture for tomatoes please? | 7/29/2004 |
Q: ),...I am doing some experimenting, and wondered if you could please tell me what the ... A: Im not quite sure what it is you ask. Would you want the answer for some type of Fertilizer ...
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| My Lawn | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I no longer want to use chemicals on by lawn. Tell ne about organic products for lawn care, getting ... A: A wise move on your part, to go Organic for the Lawn. Organic Fertilizers are much better for the ...
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| Composting | 6/2/2004 |
Q: How can i make compost by myself? A: Well all you really need is some greens, some browns, and some Patience. Vegtable Scraps are a good ...
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| Compost | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I have a tumble composter. Besides vegetable matter, what should I add to the tumbler. A friend told ... A: You got me on that one. I have never heard of a "Dinamic Lifter". The Key to a Compost Pile, be it ...
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| Bad soil in Missouri | 5/12/2004 |
Q: We just bought a house in Blackwell Mo.and the contractor put fill dirt in that is soooo sticky and ... A: First I must ask you. Do you have access to a Landscape Contractor or a place where you can buy ...
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| Condo Composter | 4/18/2004 |
Q: (My apologies if you receive 2 copies of this essage). Thank you in advance for taking my ... A: The Key to Composting, no matter what the means you use, is the proper Ratio of Carbon <brown ...
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| composting time | 3/23/2004 |
Q: I have 2 composting piles (each around 3 cubic feet-open on front and top with chicken wire on the 3 ... A: Seems to me you are doing it right. Many factors are involved in a speedy Decompositon. Heat is a ...
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| speeding up composting process | 3/3/2004 |
Q: We started a compost last summer in our backyard, 2 families are using it and we are concerned that ... A: It seems as thought the Spark to Light the Decompostion process has not been lit. You can <buy> ...
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| Compost Heap and concrete | 2/14/2004 |
Q: Can a compost heap be placed on concrete if drainage holes are drilled through the concrete? The ... A: How about this as an alternative for Drilling Holes into the Concrete. Place a Wooden Pallet(s) Over ...
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| Composting | 11/18/2003 |
Q: I plan to biuld a barrel type composter using a 55 gallon drum that will lay horizontally on a stand ... A: Im Glad to see that you are Building one of these instead of just Buying one, they can be quite ...
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| How to make a compost pile | 10/20/2003 |
Q: I would like some easy step by step instructions on how to make a compost pile. Can I start one now ... A: Well its a small World with the Internet, I live in Michigan also. Yes you can start a Compost Pile ...
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| Mulch | 9/1/2003 |
Q: I do wood working as a hobby. When I use a planer I get a lot of tiny wood chips. Mostly I use oak ... A: Yes you may use Wood Chips as a Mulch. Try the best that you can to use Chips that are at least 1/2" ...
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| Composting and snails/slugs | 7/1/2003 |
Q: I know that earthworms are beneficial to a healthy compost bin, but I wonder whether it is ... A: Sorry for the Delay in Response Time, I was having some Computer Problems. Snails/Slugs and any ...
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| Fertilizer | 6/13/2003 |
Q: Can rabbit droppings (feces) be used in the garden. Do I have to let them age or can I just them ... A: Rabbit droppings are High in Nitrogen, most cases even Higher than Poultry. As a rule, no Manure ...
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| Growing vegetables organically | 5/14/2003 |
Q: Greg, I am a novice gardner and I would like to grow organic vegetables using compost. What is the ... A: The Best way to Grow Organic Vegetables is to do a Raised Bed. You have more control of the Soil ...
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| grass cuttings | 4/28/2003 |
Q: Have nice green grass cuttings each week. Would like to keep them for compost or bed fill but the ... A: The Odor you smell is Ammonia, it is caused by a lack of Oxygen and Carbon within the Pile of Grass. ...
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| Chipping and Shredding | 3/30/2003 |
Q: We live part of the year here in Florida in a small gated community with mostly retirees. We have at ... A: Im not going to tell you that having a Compost Pile will NOT draw Termites. When you consider the ...
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| organic gardening and insects | 12/26/2002 |
Q: first of all let me start by saying i am a novice vegtable gardener and this last summer was my ... A: You are more Professional than you think. Most Gardeners don't have a clue as to what is eating ...
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| Gardening | 10/18/2002 |
Q: How long does it take grass cutting etc to decompose. At what point is is useable as a fertiliser ... A: The Speed of Decomposition of Grass Clippings depends on a few factors. Heat and Moisture are the 2 ...
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| compost | 8/12/2002 |
Q: Can ivy leaves be used in a compost bin? A: The Ivy Family of plants covers a wide area. I must say this just to cover all Bases, this isn't ...
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| liquid fertilizer | 5/27/2002 |
Q: .can you please advise me on this? thank you in advance ... Pearl Moore A: ..If you were to take an old Nylon and fill it with (Sifted) Compost and tie the top up, lets it sit ...
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