Begin a Compost Pile
If you don't already compost, begin a pile this year with leaves, other garden debris, and kitchen scraps. It's a great way to recycle and creates humus -- decomposed organic matter -- which is a wonderful source of nourishment for your garden. The best compost contains two or three parts "brown," or carbon-rich matter, and one part "green," or nitrogen-rich matter. Brown matter can include fallen leaves, pine needles, sawdust, shredded newspaper, straw, small twigs, and wood shavings. Green matter can include grass clippings (pesticide-free), vegetable and fruit scraps, soft garden prunings, houseplant trimmings, coffee grounds, eggshells, and spent flowers.
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