What is the best step to take
to accelerate the decomposition of Oak leaves?
- Water the pile.
- Turn the pile twice a week.
- Shred leaves before adding to the compost.
- All of the above.
Sorry, the correct answer is "c.
Shred leaves before adding to the compost."
Shredding leaves prior to composting will accelerate
their decomposition by breaking the waxy leaf edge. This creates sites for microorganisms
to start breaking down the leaf structure. Watering and turning will also help speed up
the decomposition process. |
