Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: COMPOSTING FALL LEAVES

Friday, November 15, 2013

COMPOSTING FALL LEAVES

As you might imagine, we have lots and lots of leaves to rake up at the Arboretum. We turn this gift into compost. The decomposed leaves along with other yard waste becomes a 'free' soil amendment or mulch. We use a three-bin system and two self-contained plastic bins.

Click on the link below to see how easy it is to start your own composting at home:

BACKYARD COMPOSTING

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.