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Composting



What would you rather grow? A rich backyard garden? Or a an ever-expanding landfill down the road? By composting your yard waste and kitchen scraps, you can reduce the amount of waste that you are feeding to the landfill and at the same time produce food for your yard and garden that is as good as any soil conditioner your money can buy.

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Composting 101

Below are some of the basics of backyard composting. Learn more in our Backyard Composting guide. For more information, contact us at 302-739-9403.

Our friends at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension offer comprehensive information on lawns, gardens, yard waste and composting. They also offer a Master Gardener training program.




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