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San Bernadino County Dreaming of a “Green” Holiday Season

Trey Granger, December 12th, 2007

San Bernardino, CA—When the presents have all been opened and the family leaves town, what will you do with your holiday tree this year? Zero Waste Communities, an organization dedicated to educating the community on issues related to reducing, reusing and recycling waste, encourages residents to recycle their holiday trees in an effort to help keep San Bernardino County ... read more

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Cool Tools for Hot Compost

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

The composting trend is catching on. Managing organic material at your home can not only decrease the amount of material that you send to the landfill, it can also help turn your organic waste into a landscape asset. Getting the right tools can mean everything in a good compost system. Here are a couple of shopping tips to get you ... read more

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Compost and Animals

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

Although compost piles are natural objects, it's important to monitor the presence of animals in or near them. In addition to animals you'll find in the yard, such as ants, the presence of remains from your pets can attract rats and other vermin. Ants Usually ants are a sign that the compost pile is too dry. If the ants were there first, ... read more

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Passive Composting

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

If yard trimmings are left to accumulate in a pile for extended periods of time, they begin to enter the realm of composting. The simplest compost piles are increasingly larger mounds of organic trimmings that are left to sit and rot over time. For some people, these "passive-compost" piles are largely a backyard disposal system. Even the most passive composter eventually ... read more

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Additional Benefits of Compost

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

Just in case we've left anything out, here are some additional benefits of compost: Contaminant Binding Compost has the ability to bind heavy metals and other contaminants, reducing both their leachability and absorption by plants. Therefore, sites contaminated with various pollutants may often be improved by amending the native soil with compost. The same binding affect allows compost to be used as a ... read more

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Biological Benefits of Compost

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

The benefits of composting go beyond the exterior, creating a nutrient-rich, biological compound that is favorable for both your landscape and reducing your waste. Healthy Soil Biota Plant activity is largely based on the presence of organic matter. Soil microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, actinomycetes and fungi. They are not only found within compost, but proliferate within soil media. Microorganisms play an important role ... read more

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Chemical Benefits of Compost

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

The benefits of composting go beyond the exterior and extend to the actual chemical makeup of your soil. Stable pH Levels The addition of compost to soil may modify the pH of the final mix. Depending on the pH of the compost and the native soil, compost addition may raise or lower the soil/compost blend’s pH. If added in the appropriate quantities, neutral ... read more

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Physical Benefits of Compost

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

Composting is full of biological and chemical benefits, but what about the aesthetics? Composting creates a nutrient-rich compound that can enhance your soil, resulting in appealing landscape. Improved Structure Compost can greatly enhance the physical structure of soil. In fine-textured (clay, clay loam) soils, the addition of compost will reduce bulk density, improve workability and porosity. Also, it increase its gas and water ... read more

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Benefits of Using Compost

Trey Granger, November 9th, 2007

As more compost is produced and utilized and the body of end-use related research grows, the benefits of using compost have become more evident and measurable. Because of its many attributes, compost is extremely versatile and beneficial in many applications. Compost has the unique ability to improve the properties of soils and growing media physically (structurally), chemically (nutritionally) and biologically. Although ... read more

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Compost Your Pumpkin This Year

Trey Granger, October 26th, 2007

Every year, one billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the United States alone, including at least 100 million pounds in every state. Unlike many other aspects of your Halloween experience, pumpkins don't come in difficult to recycle packaging, which should make proper disposal a no-brainer. Pumpkins are a unique holiday decoration in that they are entirely natural, yet a majority ... read more

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