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Can I compost these?
timmitesttube
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Hello All - can I ask for some advice on composting please?
I'm about to prune my Laurel hedge, this produces a lot of clippings that I'd really like to compost rather than just dispose of in the garden waste bin. I know that Laurel is quite toxic but is this likely to cause any issues after it's been well composted?
Another plant I'd like advice on is sunflowers - I've read that they produce a chemical that can suppress plant growth around them, so again - is it sensible to dispose of them or can I compost the leaves and stems?
Any ideas would be most welcome!
Regards, Tim.
I'm about to prune my Laurel hedge, this produces a lot of clippings that I'd really like to compost rather than just dispose of in the garden waste bin. I know that Laurel is quite toxic but is this likely to cause any issues after it's been well composted?
Another plant I'd like advice on is sunflowers - I've read that they produce a chemical that can suppress plant growth around them, so again - is it sensible to dispose of them or can I compost the leaves and stems?
Any ideas would be most welcome!
Regards, Tim.
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I wouldn't worry about the sunflowers. I've never had any problem regarding composting those.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...