Q: I am somewhat confused about the use of shredded paper in compost piles. Over the years, I have read articles that mention its use in compost piles as acceptable, while other articles consider it a ...

Every banana peel, coffee ground, and eggshell you toss into the garbage is a tiny act of throwing money away your garden would have turned them into gold for free. The average American household ...

Areawide. Looking for an alternate way to dispose of your shredded paper? Try composting. The county Department of Public Works’ Environmental Programs Division website says shredded paper is one of ...

Mark in Waldorf writes: “On Nov. 2, you told us, ‘Do not include food scraps, wood ash, grass clippings, junk mail or other nonsense in your compost pile. I’ll explain why next week.’ You didn’t. I ...