FFL™ Landscape Advisor's Manual - Orange County Extension ...
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A compost pile is maintained with<br />
grass clippings, leaves, pruned plant<br />
parts, kitchen scraps (no meat or<br />
dairy), etc.<br />
No Partial Points Available<br />
(2 points) (pp. 40-41)<br />
Compost pile is kept moist but not<br />
wet and is turned regularly.<br />
No Partial Points Available<br />
Active compost bin.<br />
(1 point) (p. 41)<br />
Composting is an art learned from experience.<br />
Effective composting returns valuable nutrients<br />
into the soil. Never place meat, animal fat, or<br />
dairy products in the compost pile as these attract<br />
rodents and other pests. Also never place pet<br />
waste into the compost pile. Nitrogen and carbon<br />
are required in proper proportions for effective<br />
composting.<br />
Proper moisture is necessary for microorganisms to<br />
decompose the compost material. Clients should not<br />
be able to squeeze water from the material produced<br />
at the bottom of the pile.<br />
Finished compost.<br />
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