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Should I Throw Weeds into My Compost Heap?
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Can you add your weeds to the compost pile?
Should I Throw Weeds into My Compost Heap?
Unless your compost pile consistently heats up to over 140 degrees, you should avoid putting weeds that have gone to seed into your compost pile. The seeds will survive to re-infest the garden when you apply the finished compost to your garden.
