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Nutgrass608 viewsIf left unchecked Nutgrass will spread out as a dense mat that is difficult to remove.
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Stick Can598 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 Garlic597 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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Nutgrass582 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 Screens578 viewsSifting screens for placing on the wheelbarrows are also available.
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Green Waste574 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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Sifting Frame564 viewsA sifting frame can be used by gardeners to refine the composted material.
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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 Pile563 viewsAs the pile of green waste builds up it gets watered. Watering the material helps accelerate the composting process.
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