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How to compost weeds

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Chickweed can produce a lot of seed

There’s no doubt that composting in your garden is a win-win activity. You’re transforming green waste into something useful that will improve your soil or potting mixes, while also reducing your environmental impact. But should we be adding weeds to the mix or is this just asking for trouble? I would say, yes, we can, as long as we take a few sensible precautions.

WHY WOULD WE WANT TO COMPOST WEEDS?

Whenever it is practical, I will compost weeds rather than sending them off in

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