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grass cuttings in compost

teapot2
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I cut the grass today on a short cut and there were loads of dandelions - is it ok to rake up the cuttings for the compost bin or will all the dandelions cause a prob? Anyone know?

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  • elsien
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    I always thought it was the roots that were a problem so if it's just the leaves you should be ok.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Lotus-eater
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    As long as its not the seed heads
    Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
  • Mankysteve
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    Not sure about dandelions but I'd let it dry out a bit first.
  • teapot2
    teapot2 Posts: 3,695 Forumite
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    Lotus-eater wrote: »
    As long as its not the seed heads

    No - still the yellow flowers so hopefully will be ok.
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