Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 1 – Shredded paper is a great addition to ...