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Composting in the Home Garden
In sandy soils, the addition of compost improves the water holding capacity of the soil. Instead of paying a company to haul away leaves, you can compost the leaves and return the nutrients to your garden. Add water during dry periods or when adding large amounts of brown organic material.

Composting in the Home Garden - Types of Compost Bins
These units do not require turning, however the lack of aeration causes the composting process to take 6 months to 2 years. Turning units produce compost faster because they supply oxygen to the bacteria in the pile.

Compost and Transplants
Perhaps one of the best times to use compost, especially if the supply is severely limited, is when transplanting small plants into or around the garden. However, do not use compost either alone or in conjunction with loose soil in the planting hole when planting trees and shrubs.

How Much To Use?
Most books and articles dealing with compost simply advise you to "spread" the compost around the garden bed or around the plant. Most yardeners should consider compost as a special tool for special situations, rather than as a general amendment all over the property.

Making Compost
This involves turning the pile of accumulated yard waste every so often to introduce more oxygen into the pile and boost the activity of the microorganisms. However, for yardeners who are looking primarily for a method to deal with their yard waste the passive method of composting is best.


Listings for Composting Supplies in Iowa
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Earl May Seed & Nursery - Corporate
Shenandoah,  Iowa  (IA)  51603
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Earl May Nursery & Garden Center
Creston,  Iowa  (IA)  50801

Earl May Nursery & Garden Center
Newton,  Iowa  (IA)  50208-4201

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Denison,  Iowa  (IA)  51442-2135

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Waukee,  Iowa  (IA)  50263

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Ottumwa,  Iowa  (IA)  52501

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Oskaloosa,  Iowa  (IA)  52577

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Iowa City,  Iowa  (IA)  52240

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Cedar Rapids,  Iowa  (IA)  52402

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Cedar Rapids,  Iowa  (IA)  52404

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Sioux City,  Iowa  (IA)  51106

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Carroll,  Iowa  (IA)  51401

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Council Bluffs,  Iowa  (IA)  51503

Earl May Nursery & Garden Center
Shenandoah,  Iowa  (IA)  51601

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Fort Dodge,  Iowa  (IA)  50501

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Cedar Falls,  Iowa  (IA)  50613

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West Des Moines,  Iowa  (IA)  50265

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West Des Moines,  Iowa  (IA)  50266

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Des Moines,  Iowa  (IA)  50320

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Des Moines,  Iowa  (IA)  50322

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Mason City,  Iowa  (IA)  50401

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Ames,  Iowa  (IA)  50010

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Ankeny,  Iowa  (IA)  50021

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Marshalltown,  Iowa  (IA)  50158