Important characteristics to know about this item:
Breaks Down Slowly Pest Attraction Risk Avoid if Treated/Coated Adds Key Nutrients
Breaks Down Slowly
This tag identifies tough, dense, or woody materials that take a long time to decompose. Don't be surprised to find pieces of these items in your finished compost. Chopping or shredding them beforehand can help speed up the process.
Pest Attraction Risk
This tag flags items that are more likely to attract unwanted visitors like rodents, raccoons, or flies. To minimize risk, always bury these materials deep in the center of your compost pile and cover them with a thick layer of "brown" materials like leaves or shredded paper.
Avoid if Treated/Coated
This tag applies to materials that are naturally compostable but are often treated with chemicals, glosses, waxes, or plastics that you don't want in your soil. For example, plain cardboard is great, but waxed cardboard should be avoided. When in doubt, it's safest to leave these items out.
Adds Key Nutrients
This tag identifies items that are exceptionally rich in specific minerals or nutrients that are valuable for garden soil. Using these materials can help you create a more balanced, nutrient-dense compost to address specific needs in your garden, such as adding calcium to prevent blossom-end rot.
