timnbama
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Paper/cardboard - 2008/07/15 23:35
As I've only used paper & cardboard in very small additions before, I want to ask some of you more familiar paper users a question. My mix has always been peat moss, top or potting soil and rabbit manure, how much shredded paper and torn up 2-1/2 doz. egg crates can I use in place of some of the peat? I always mix the peat and soil and let it blend together for about a week then add the manure and then allow it to stop heating before I use it. I guess one of the big questions is, if I add the paper up front will it disappear when I add the manure since it's a carbon source?
I finally bought a shredder today that cuts it into 1/4" wide strips. With a 6 sheet capacity it seems to do a good job. As high as peat moss and everything else has gone and apparently isn't likely to drop soon I'm trying to shred costs so to speak. I now have a new respect for junk mail.
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