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Will food leaves plastic or yard waste achieve the best results in a compost heap?
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∙ 6y ago
Leaves and yardwaste are more results-oriented than food or plastic in terms of a compost heap.
Specifically, food can attract wildlife. Plastic must be manufactured in non-traditional ways in order to decompose in compost heaps. Leaves and yardwaste provide the carbon and nitrogen which must oxidize to jumpstart anaerobic decomposition of compostable materials.
Leaves and yardwaste nevertheless should not be diseased.
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∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoLeaves and yard waste are more results-oriented than food or plastic in compost heaps. Food can attract foraging wildlife while plastic must be manufactured in non-traditional ways to decompose in compost bins, heaps, piles or pits. Leaves and yard waste provide the carbon and nitrogen that must oxidize to jumpstart aerobic decomposition of compostable materials.
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What is the best variety of leaves for compost?
All leaves will compost.
How are leaves recycled into fuel?
Leaves are recycled into fuel by making compost out of them. Dead leaves are piled up and allowed to decay, which turns into compost due to a chemical reaction from the sun's rays, mold, and the leaves. The compost has nutrients for the garden.
Can rhubarb leaves be put in compost?
Rhubarb leaves may be safely composted and the compost will not inhibit future plant growth
Can you compost leaves?
yes i think
What can you do with Lima Bean Leaves?
the leaves of all legumes are very valuable in compost since they are high in nitrogen and will greatly increase the fertility of the compost
What leaves compost the fastest?
from what i understand it is peas.
Why are dead leaves important?
You can put them in your compost.
Are Acacia tree leaves ok in vegetable garden compost?
Acadia tree leaves are not okay in vegetable garden compost. Arcadia tree leaves are toxic to the soil and other vegetation.
Is there a chemical used to get rid of leaves?
What do you mean? Are you trying to turn the leaves into compost?
Can hosta leaves be used for composting?
As long as the hosta leaves were not diseased, you can compost them.
Can you use leaves to make compost?
Yes, leaves make very good compost. Although you will want to go easy with oak leaves, or be sure to test the pH and cut the acid with lime.
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
