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Sun, Apr 3, 11 at 8:21
| I am new to composting. My husband built a compost bin for me that is 8ft deep 7ft wide and 4ft high. We mainly compost our fall leaves into leaf mold. I added alfalfa and coffee grounds the other day and it is breaking down and steaming nicely. When can I top dress my beds? After that can I plant vegetables or flowers in that enclosure until the fall? |
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- Posted by lazygardens PhxAZ%3A Sunset 13 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 3, 11 at 16:42
| You can add a layer of compost onto planting beds whenever you want. When it stops steaming, turn it and sift pout any big pieces and spread it. And planting in that area while you are waiting for fall will work. The soil under old compost areas is pretty good. |
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