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Can you add sugar to the compost pile?
Yes, you can add sugar to compost pile as long as you sprinkle it around, so it does not all settle at the bottom.
How do you compost cardboard?
tear the cardboard into small pieces and add it to your compost pile.
How do you make the compost pile hot?
Add water to the pile to keep it moist and turn the pile often.
What fruits can be fertilizer?
If you have a compost pile started you can add the fruit to the pile, in time it will be turned into great fertilizer.
Can you compost cooked corn cobs?
Yes, you can compost cooked corn cobs. They will break down over time and add nutrients to your compost pile.
Can you compost bones in your compost pile?
Yes, you can compost bones in your compost pile, but it may take longer for them to break down compared to other organic materials. Bones are rich in nutrients and can add valuable minerals to your compost, but they may attract pests if not properly managed. Grinding or crushing the bones before adding them to the compost can help speed up the decomposition process.
Can you use mildewed leaves in your compost pile?
Yes. Any kind of leaves or vegetation are OK. Do not add meat, or anything with fats or protein, to the compost pile. Wood is OK if it has been shredded; the output of a chipper/shredder will compost well, but not thick limbs or branches.
How can I effectively heat up compost in winter?
To effectively heat up compost in winter, you can insulate the compost pile with materials like straw or leaves, turn the pile regularly to introduce oxygen, and add nitrogen-rich materials like kitchen scraps to speed up decomposition and generate heat.
Can you compost honey?
Yes. You can add honey to a compost pile. However, one of the reasons for a compost pile is to encourage the natural bacteria to decompose the organic material. Since honey is a natural antibiotic and anti-bacterial agent, adding too much honey may not have the results you desire.
If your pet ferret dies should you put him in the compost?
Dead animals are not recommended to add to a compost pile. Either have a burial or contact your city municipal services about disposal of dead animals.
Can you add corn cobs to a compost pile?
Yes, one can add corn on the cob to compost piles, because it is organic. However, it does take longer for corn on the cob to break down, and it might attract unwanted critters in the meantime.
What is an organic way to keep flies away from a compost pile?
AnswerIf there are flies in a compost pile, there's an inbalance between carbon and nitrogen in the pile. There are a couple of ways to keep flies away from your compost pile... First of all try not to add meat, fish, or dairy products to your pile. Concentrated nitrogen sources like these and attract flies, as well as rats. If you do add them, chop them up, and bury them in the middle of the pile. Cover them with existing compost, dry leaves, straw, and/or sawdust. Fruit or vegetable matter should also be chopped and buried in the middle of the pile.This makes it hard for flies to reach the high-nitrogen materials to lay their eggs. Increasing the amount of "brown", high-carbon materials gives bacteria the upper hand in the pile. They'll break the scraps down before they can attact flies.If you can you should shred your compost materials before adding to the pile to about two inch pieces. This will speed up decomposition and increase the temperature of the pile. High temperatures kill existing fly larva.Rotating and aerating your pile can also help get rid of maggots since they can not survive in the center of a compost pile because of the heat.
