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Avoid these 8 in your compost

by | Feb 4, 2009 | Compost Ingredients, Uncategorized, Vegetable Gardening

  1. Black walnut tree leaves or twigs releases substances that might be harmful to plants
  2. Coal or charcoal ash might contain substances harmful to plants
  3. Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt) create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
  4. Diseased or insect-ridden plants might survive and be transferred back to other plants
  5. Fats, grease, lard, or oils create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
  6. Meat or fish bones and scraps create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
  7. Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter) might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
  8. Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides might kill beneficial composting organisms

21 Things to compost

by | Feb 4, 2009 | Compost Ingredients, Uncategorized, Vegetable Gardening

  1. Animal manure (excluding dog waste)
  2. Cardboard rolls
  3. Clean paper
  4. Coffee grounds and filters
  5. Cotton rags
  6. Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
  7. Eggshells
  8. Fireplace ashes
  9. Fruits and vegetables
  10. Grass clippings
  11. Hair and fur
  12. Hay and straw
  13. Houseplants
  14. Leaves
  15. Nut shells
  16. Sawdust
  17. Shredded newspaper
  18. Tea bags
  19. Wood chips
  20. Wool rags
  21. Yard trimmings