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Spanish moss can be considered brown or green in a compost pile. The plant in question (Tillandsia usneoides) numbers among the former layers when it is classified as carbon by going in as dead, decaying or dying, but not diseased. It serves as a nitrogen-rich component when it goes into the pile while still living.
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Where does the energy in a compost pile come from?
Carbon is the source of energy in a compost pile. Compost piles need to have brown and green materials, which are respectively carbon- and nitrogen-rich. Green materials provide the pile's decomposition-friendly micro-organisms with proteins.
Is green or brown material used more to make a compost pile?
brown matter would be any dried plant materials like dry leaves, straw, dry grass. green matter would be grass clippings, kitchen scraps, vegetable and fruit peels, etc..
Are coffee grounds considered a brown material for compost?
No, coffee grounds are not considered brown material for compost.Specifically, the compostable in question exhibits dark color. Darker coloring often is associated with carbon-rich materials. But coffee actually needs to be included within the layer of nitrogen-rich green materials.
Are hazel eyes considered dark or light?
It depends. Hazel is a mix between green and brown. It depends on how much is green or how much is brown. More green than brown would be considered light.
What is the mixture of decaying organic matter used to improve soil structure?
We call it compost or humus, green if fresh, brown if dried out.
Why is compost rich in cellulose likely to be poor in containing nitrogen?
That it is considered a brown-colored, carbon-rich recyclable is a reason why compost rich in cellulose is likely to be poor in nitrogen. Dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter called compost or humus originates in and possesses carbon and nitrogen from respectively brown-colored, dead, decaying, dying and green-colored, living recyclables. The chemical formula for cellulose reveals contributions from carbon, hydrogen and oxygen: C6H10O5.
Is bass considered a white fish?
they are brown mixed with green
Why would someone have a compost bin?
To compost their green waste so they then can add it to their yards and gardens.
How does compost work?
Compost is a cycle in which matter such as banana peels, orange peels, coffe grindings,{Etc.}. This waste is soon transformed into nutrients for soil once it has been decomposed although it takes a while to compost! Compost is very useful if you have a garden so your plants can grow faster and have better quality using compost
How easy is it to make compost?
Compost is a nothing more than a mixture of brown and green materials that is left to rot and is turned to keep the mixture heated up in the center and provide the necessary oxygen to the 'rotting material' to futher the rotting or composting of the materials. You can use a mixture of green grass clippings and dried leaves, kitchen scraps, newspaper, etc..... do not compost meat scraps, grease or bones.
What is the key for the best compost?
The best compost is made from green items like the grass clipping, leaves, and green veggies. Try to put clippings and leaves on compost piles often these produce best compost but all organic materials are good too. -Super Llama
Difference between compost and green manure?
pls. be fast.....
