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Re: Compost questions...

At 03:52 PM 11/8/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Bernie Sayers wrote:
>>
>> 1. Will fallen leaves of all varieties work as compost?
>>
>        There are some which might cause a problem, what kinds do you intend to
>use?

We have maple, gum, various oak. All hard woods. What could cause a problem

>
>> 2. Will grass cuttings work if mixed with leaves? Ratios? Mixing?
>>
>        That's what I use, with kitchen scraps and an occasional addition of
>Horse Muffins. Keep the grass % down since it can form a layer that
>repels water and the compost under it may dry out.

Does this mean the compost doesn't need to be protected from excessive rain?
I have a vague recollection of reading that too much water is bad for a
compost pile. I have no manure readily available. Is it worth getting some?

thanks for your reply, bill, much appreciated.
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