In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Q: I work in an office that produces a lot of shredded paper. Is it safe to use it as a mulch or in a compost pile? A: First, a word of caution: Be sure that your employer permits removal of the ...

You've spent a weekend shredding old bills and school papers, and now you don't know what to do with the resulting bags and bags of shredded paper in your house. Here's the good news: You can reuse at ...

Q: I enjoy your articles in the Orange County Register and have a question for you. Is it safe to use shredded newspaper as compost in the garden? I have so many earthworms and I am concerned that the ...

A few years ago, a gardening friend suggested I place a layer of compost in my flower beds before mulching with my usual shredded bark mulch. As my garden seemed happy and required less care that ...

Q. I read recently that I can use newspaper in a garden for weed control. Can I use all of the paper, because the article says not to use colored paper? A. Newspaper – or paper in general – can be ...

Now that you have started your garden and waiting for the fruits of your labor, here are more tips to prepare for your next planting. Finished compost is a free and natural fertilizer, ready to help ...

According to the EPA, food scraps and yard waste together make up more than 30% of what we discard. Composting keeps these materials out of landfills, where they release methane, a greenhouse gas, ...