Compost leaves - Ask Extension
Hi, Do i really need to chop up leaves before putting them in my rotating bin? if so do you know a fast easy way?
thanks,
John
Salisbury MD.
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Compost leaves #868789
Asked May 16, 2024, 6:25 PM EDT
Hi, Do i really need to chop up leaves before putting them in my rotating bin? if so do you know a fast easy way?
thanks,
John
Salisbury MD.
Wicomico County Maryland
Expert Response
Hello John,
Intact leaves will still compost, but may just take longer to break down. If you want to chop them up, some gardeners make a leaf pile that they then run over a few times with a lawn mower (or pass over with a weed-whacker) in order to shred most of them into smaller pieces that can then be put into the compost.
Miri
Intact leaves will still compost, but may just take longer to break down. If you want to chop them up, some gardeners make a leaf pile that they then run over a few times with a lawn mower (or pass over with a weed-whacker) in order to shred most of them into smaller pieces that can then be put into the compost.
Miri
Thank you, I didn’t think of that. You are very helpful! Enjoy the rest of your day or evening :)
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