Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don't toss it out just yet. In a world where so much gardening advice is either ...

1 – Shredded paper is a great addition to your COMPOST pile/bin. While it isn’t always possible, just make sure that glossy paper, plastic, and other none biodegradable material is not included (i.e.

Jim Suttie dumps a load of compost into a garden at the Hillside Public Orchard in Duluth. Compost can be made with materials such as food waste, grass clippings and shredded paper. Q: I work in an ...