Recycling in Spring

Early Spring

Tip: Tidy up compost heaps; start mulching borders

Effect: Prevents weed growth; retains moisture

Mid Spring

Tip: Shred all prunings and add to compost heap

Effect: Adds body to the compost for next year

Late Spring

Tip: Compost lawn mowings with shredded newspaper

Effect: Helps to create good workable compost