Using your Pet's Hair in garden: Adding Nitrogen to the Soil

Pet's hair is a beneficial additive to compost

Is your pet shedding profusely? Wondering where to dump the pile of hair that the pet sheds?

Your dog’s hair is a beneficial additive to compost. The excess hair brushed from your pet or even the clippings of your own hair can be used as mulch or may even go into the compost pile.

It can actually contribute the much-needed nitrogen to the soil. Due to the high protein content, hair may take a long time to decompose.To extenuate the time it takes to break down, you can cut the hair into ½- 1 inch sections before adding them to the compost pile.

Benefits -

The hair from humans and animals is composed of proteins and nitrogen, which plants need to thrive. When the hair eventually breaks down and decomposes, it creates an especially nitrogen-rich fertilizer for the garden.