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May 8, 2026

Still unsure about composting? Here's why and how to make ‘black gold' for the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Associated Press

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Keep the ratio of “greens” and “browns” about equal, where greens are fresher, nitrogen-packed items and browns are drier and full of carbon.

I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill.


 
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