Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Q: I work in an office that produces a lot of shredded paper. Is it safe to use it as a mulch or in a compost pile? A: First, a word of caution: Be sure that your employer permits removal of the ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

Did you know that shredded paper is difficult to recycle? In general, the smaller the pieces, the harder it is for facilities ...

I have access to lots of shredded black-and-white laser-printed office paper. I have read about using newspaper as mulch, but what about using office paper for mulch or composting? Many people use ...

Imagine my dismay when I phoned the supplier to get a new roll of mulching paper only to find - almost unbelievably - that it is no longer available. The helpful man from Agralan (01285 860015; ...

Using shredded paper as garden mulch has pros and cons, depending on how you use it. Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with ...

Through the years, I’ve used a lot of different kinds of mulch, ranging from natural materials such as straw or grass to man-made materials such as plastic sheeting. The plastic I’ve tried has been in ...