Composting a super important part of gardening, and it's beneficial not just for your plants and vegetables, but it's also good for the environment. Basically, composting is the breakdown of certain materials which add minerals to your soil and in turn, will give you a healthier, bigger crop! So you may know what composting in, but what can you compost? This simple guide to composting will show you what you can compost, how to do it, and what to avoid doing!
What Can You Compost? A Guide to Composting
What You CAN Compost:
Fruit
Watermelon Rinds
Veggies
Corn Cobs
Old Spices
Eggshells
Dirt
Sawdust and wood shavings
Leaves and tree trimmings
Grass/hedge clippings
Houseplants
Wood ashes
Wood chips
Straw & hay
Coffee grinds
Coffee filters
Tea bags
Nuts and shells
Shredded newspaper
Paper with no color
Dryer lint
Hair
Cotton balls
Kleenex
Napkins and paper towel
Cardboard
What You CAN'T Compost:
Bread
Fish and seafood
Meat
Bones
Meal leftovers
Grease or oil
Dairy products
Weeds
Colored paper
Pet waste
Cat litter
Plastic/metal/foils
Limes
Print this guide out so you always know what you can compost and what you cannot! Once you know, it's easy to decipher between compostable items and non-compostable items!
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