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Composting is one of the best ways to deal with accumulating yard waste (grass clippings, autumn leaves, etc.). Compost can increase the organic matter in soil and supply some essential nutrients for plant growth.
Composting 101: The what, when, where, why, and how of composting (PDF powerpoint slides, 2.6 MB)
Read our Composting brochure - UNDER REVISION - Check back soon!
View a handy Composting Recipe Card (PDF). It includes basic ingredients and instructions for composting.
Also, be sure to visit UM Extension's Gardening Information page on Soils & Composting.