"Thanks for the response Kathryn. Yes, I probably do have more green than brown in the bags. I don't have enough dirt right now, but will add it as I can and remember the 50/50 ration. Thanks again!"
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We moved into a home whose driveway hadn't been edged in quite a long time. I have ALOT of grass (with roots and dirt) in black plastic bags. Does anyone know how long I would need to keep it bagged…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Detrick May 5, 2011.
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Kathryn Major replied to Christine Detrick's discussion Composting grass"I don't think the amount of time left in the bag is a critical factor; it's more important that the green-to-brown ratio be kept 50/50. I'm guessing most of what you had was more on the green side, so do you have more brown…"
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We moved into a home whose driveway hadn't been edged in quite a long time. I have ALOT of grass (with roots and dirt) in black plastic bags. Does anyone know how long I would need to keep it bagged before putting it into my compost pile? Thanks
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