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Note: The following documents are directly related to composting. Visit the Natural Yard Care documents page for more valuable information and downloadable resources related to Natural Yard Care.

April - June, 2003

Healthy Soil Survey 2003 - Final Results (PDF, 680 K)
One of the main goals of this survey was to determine the extent to which King County residents receive and respond to natural yard care messages.

July, 2002

Clopyralid Final Report - 2002 (PDF, 418 K)
Prepared by King County Solid Waste Division, King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Program, and Seattle Public Utility Resource Management Planning Section.

Five Steps to Natural Yard Care (PDF, 638 K)
Five steps to make your piece of the planet a healthier place to live.

Cinco pasos al cuidado natural de la yarda - versión española (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Cinco pasos para hacer su pedazo del planeta un lugar más sano para vivir.

Five Steps to Natural Yard Care Lite (PDF, 217 K)
Five steps to make your piece of the planet a healthier place to live (single-page version).

Home Gardener's Guide to Soils and Fertilizers (PDF, 304 K)
By Craig Cogger - Extension soil scientist, Washington State University

How to Choose a Compost Bin (PDF, 85 K)
Quick tips on what to look for when selecting a yard waste compost bin.

How to Build an E-Z Worm Composting Bin (PDF, 164 K)
Open brush piles and covered compost bins are good for composting outdoor yard waste, but indoor kitchen waste from meal preparation is better composted using a worm bin.

Is Your Soil Healthy? (PDF, 151 K)
Healthy soil has high organic content.

Kitchen Waste Composting with Worms (PDF, 122 K)
Worms are the animal kingdom's master composters of kitchen waste, turning it into a rich high-quality compost for your garden.

Make Your Own Kitchen Waste Composter (PDF, 155 K)
Composting food scraps can turn a waste product into a free soil amendment for your lawn or garden.

Make Your Own Portable Wood and Wire Composting Bin (PDF, 369 K)
This portable bin, which holds about one cubic yard of material, provides a convenient way to compost moderate volumes of yard waste with minimal labor.

Turn Over a New Leaf: Compost for Healthy Soil (PDF, 254 K)
This guide provides an overview of the benefits of composting and explains various methods and guidelines for yard waste and kitchen waste composting.

Natural Yard Care Through the Seasons (PDF, 744 K)
A seasonal calendar of Natural Yard Care practices.

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