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Sheet Composting

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Definition: Sheet composting is the technique of spreading organic materials over a garden before they have thoroughly decomposed, then tilling them under to achieve subsequent decomposition. Those who haven’t the time to manage a compost bin, in which organic materials can be decomposed thoroughly, sometimes employ the technique of sheet composting.

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