Show Date: 26 Apr 10
Got dirt? Then get a soil test!
How to sample for a soil test [University of MN]
The U of MN offers the most comprehensive test you can get and they tell you HOW to amend your soil.
Here are a few items you can compost that you might NOT have thought of:
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vacuum and dryer lint (perhaps belly lint too!)
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wool and cotton remnants
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pet fur
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coffee grounds AND the filters
The reason you NEVER put meat or animal byproducts in a compost is the smell attracts rodents and insects which can carry disease.
