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How to Compost : When a Compost Heap is Ready

Learn when compost heaps or compost bins are ready depending on the temperature and climate and learn about using mulch in this free gardening video.

Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

Duration : 0:1:45

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2 Responses to “How to Compost : When a Compost Heap is Ready”

1. hydynryk says:

   June 9, 2009 at 1:34 am

   fresh pine needles …
   fresh pine needles are real acidic. but they do make good compost once they have broken down. and you can use them for mulch to keep moisture in.
2. thegoodsellfamily says:

   June 9, 2009 at 1:34 am

   pine needles are …
   pine needles are not good for your garden the pine pitch is highly acidic or at least I have been told. I don’t know if they are appropriate for compost for this same reason. Every year I have to pick all of the pinecones out of my garden before we till it.