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Clarence, NY

Would adding shredded paper to the patch cause any damage to the biology of the soil? It seems as though it would degrade rather quickly.

3/26/2009 12:37:37 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

I take all i can get from work . I then mix it with cow and horse manure , a little compost accelerater, and make sure it is good and wet. I never place in the patch until it is fully composted. It sure didn't harm my patch last season.

3/26/2009 1:03:07 PM

Blacksburg, VA, USA

paper composts fine, you may want to keep an eye on pH though. High-cellulose compost material can raise pH, it can later be adjusted w/ lime or ash.

3/26/2009 1:15:12 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Start wormfarming and have the worms compost it for ya... I plan on doing that. Heh.

3/26/2009 6:13:04 PM

San Jose [email protected]

shredded paper can create a mat if not mixed thoroughly

3/26/2009 9:57:01 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

newspaper makes a good weed barier put it down then cover with compost.

3/27/2009 4:00:58 AM