David Hill wrote:

I am wondering about trying shredded paper as a mulch for my rhubarb as
my new shredder chops it into little bits rather than strands.


Haven't tried it for rhubarb, but the "crosscut" shredded stuff composts
nicely. Now, if somebody will make a reasonably-priced shredder that
doesn't use plastic gears...



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