Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit, and ...

An expert explains whether citrus peels actually repel garden pests. Citrus peels are not effective at repelling pests due to their low concentration of insect-repelling compounds like limonene.

Turn vegetable peels, tea leaves and other kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost at home with this simple method shared ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

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