tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post8882770261063694458..comments2024-03-28T06:21:18.668-07:00Comments on Confessions of a Composter: Spring Compost TipsMichelle http://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-43119834982614925452019-06-07T04:14:05.657-07:002019-06-07T04:14:05.657-07:00Great questions, Mike. Wood chips are much, much s...Great questions, Mike. Wood chips are much, much slower to break down than leaves in a compost pile. You can compost them, but it will probably take a few years. I have found that the "blasted" wood chips break down easier than the squarish looking ones.<br /><br />You want three parts brown to one part green, especially when you are first starting composting. <br /><br />If you want to have someone from our office come out and give a talk, send me an email at michelle.balz@hamilton-co.org. Michelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-949147682698285872019-06-07T00:45:41.167-07:002019-06-07T00:45:41.167-07:00We are promoting composting @ Christ Church Glenda...We are promoting composting @ Christ Church Glendale. Questions are flowing. Are wood chips from arborist projects as effective as leaves for browns? What is the best ratio of browns to greens?Mike Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091672489328119964noreply@blogger.com