Adding to the Pile Firstly, consider briefly what you compost... Is it just kitchen scraps, some grass clippings, and leaves when you feel so inclined? Consider the list You Grow Girl has compiled. Try recycling your used cotton balls, old pasta, or even wine. Its amazing how much more you can compost and reduce your trash. However, do not compost...
Charcoal is not typically recommended for compost (neither are wood ashes) because of the lime they add to the pile. Since lime is is alkali it will throw off the pH in your compost tremendously. I have used it to counter balance an acidic ingredient like pine needles though. |