I compost all leaves, pine needles, etc. I also shred paper. Would the shredded paper be a good ingredient to add to the pile? A: Absolutely, positively. Shredded office paper, newspaper and assorted ...

You've spent a weekend shredding old bills and school papers, and now you don't know what to do with the resulting bags and bags of shredded paper in your house. Here's the good news: You can reuse at ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Q: I work in an office that produces a lot of shredded paper. Is it safe to use it as a mulch or in a compost pile? A: First, a word of caution: Be sure that your employer permits removal of the ...

Q. Can you tell me if the paper from my paper shredder can be used as mulch? Seems to me it is actually the same basic material as the ground-up tree trimmings I see being used. -- M.B., Houston A.

Compost piles work due to a careful balance between green and brown material. Knowing exactly what those materials are helps ...

Q: I enjoy your articles in the Orange County Register and have a question for you. Is it safe to use shredded newspaper as compost in the garden? I have so many earthworms and I am concerned that the ...

Q. I read recently that I can use newspaper in a garden for weed control. Can I use all of the paper, because the article says not to use colored paper? A. Newspaper – or paper in general – can be ...

Compost can be used for mulch. A few years ago, a gardening friend suggested I place a layer of compost in my flower beds before mulching with my usual shredded bark mulch. As my garden seemed happy ...