First harvest has mites, can I use the compost?
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How can I use compost when I already have mulch down?
Comments (17)Every spring I rake away heavy layers of wet, matted leaves that look awful. Not only do they look bad but they suffocate everything underneath them. I have mostly maple, oak and ash...am I doing something wrong? Yes, you are removing the best natural mulch. ;) It is one that is also far more effective than wood chips at keeping down weeds and it replaces itself every year instead of you having to do all the work of replacing the wood chips every year. But if you don't like its looks just put your wood chips on top of it. To plant annuals just move the leaves aside, plant and put the leaves back in place. Any perennials will come up right through the leaves. Leaf mulch doesn't suffocate anything underneath it - instead it feeds whatever is there, stabilizes the soil moisture levels, and blocks the light that the needs need to sprout. Dave...See MoreHarvested Catnip has little bugs....What should i do?
Comments (2)I would just shake the stems to get more bugs out and let the catnip dry until crispy. After the herb is dry put it in an airtight container and stick in the freezer for a day. Lots of people do this with their grains and flours before using, to kill any weevils or moths. You can also submerge your harvested stems in a bucket of cold water to get the bugs out before you dry them, but tiny dried bugs aren't going to hurt your cats...they would probably ingest all kinds of cooties if they were munching on the plant outside, and my cats hunt bugs all the time inside or out....See MoreCan I compost black walnut shavings and safely use the compost?
Comments (11)"The causal agent is a chemical called “juglone” (5 hydroxy-1,4-napthoquinone), which occurs naturally in all parts of the black walnut." "Leaves, bark, or wood chips of black walnut should not be used to mulch sensitive landscape or garden plants. Even after a period of composting, such refuse may release small amounts of juglone." From:Purdue Cooperative Extension I have black walnuts in my yard and I avoid adding any part of the tree to my compost. For me, it just isn't worth the risk. Maybe others have anecdotes to refute this, but I'd proceed with caution if I chose to use any BW in my compost. If anyone has other information, I'd like to see it....See MoreSmelly compost - time to harvest?
Comments (3)"a vermicomposting system with two trays." There seems to be a few trays missing. If you had a third tray I would say fill it with shredded cardboard egg carton and place on top. Then put the bottom tray above it. In a few weeks it will drain and as best as that compost can be it will be....See MorePuffyJBo
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