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Nutgrass607 viewsIf left unchecked Nutgrass will spread out as a dense mat that is difficult to remove.
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Stick Can597 viewsSticks and woody material should be placed in the Stick Can. They will be shredded for future use as compost.
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False Garlic596 viewsFalse garlic has little bulbs each of which can break off and create a new plant. The bulbs do not break down in the composting process.
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Nutgrass581 viewsNutgrass is a rhizome which puts out runners to create a network of new plants.
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Stable Waste578 viewsThe crew mixes in stable waste with the shredded material then it all gets watered thoroughly. Moisture helps keep the bacteria in the manure alive so they can break down the green waste. Composting needs all three components (green waste, manure and water) to be successful.
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Sifting Screens577 viewsSifting screens for placing on the wheelbarrows are also available.
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Green Waste573 viewsGardeners bring their green waste to the lower composting area.
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Green Waste Trash Bins568 viewsTrash bins for noxious weeds in the lower composting area.
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False Garlic - Noxious Weed564 viewsFalse garlic is one of the noxious weeds which should not be put in the compost. Plants should be thrown out in one of the green waste trash bins.
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Green Waste onto Sifting Screen563 viewsA long screen is used for sifting and sorting the garden waste.
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Building the Shred Pile562 viewsAs the pile of green waste builds up it gets watered. Watering the material helps accelerate the composting process.
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Turning the Material562 viewsMaterial being turned from the first Intermediate bay into the second Intermediate bay. This aerates the material to keep the organisms alive that keep the composting breakdown going.
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