In The Chips

[thiggy]

I normally mix my planer chips (and other sawdust) in my compost pile. Last week-end I planed some aromatic cedar and have a 30 gal garbage can full, but I am uncertain if it is OK to use this in my compost. What say ye?

[Slik Geek]

I would expect that the cedar would take a long time to decompose - which is contrary to what you are trying to accomplish with a compost pile, right?

[woodduck]

From my experience and from what I've read it is not recommended for any type of compost.

[Ken Massingale]

We haven't had any issues with Cedar in compost. If you have concerns use it for mulch, around here it's among the most expensive. It's also good for pet beds outside, LOML likes to keep some in Potpourri pots.

[Stytooner]

You can put some in a ziploc bag and poke a few holes and throw them in your closets. Hang the bags at each end on a hanger. I think they are a pest deterrent and they smell good.
Not recommended for compost as mentioned earlier. They are good around rose bushes and things like that because they do deter pests. They will start pulling nitrogen from the soil, so make sure to fertilize where you use them. Yellow leaves do not look purty on red roses.

[Russianwolf]

I does take a while to break down, but it won't hurt anything. The worms will just have some nice smelling dirt.

Do not put Walnut shavings/dust in your compost or mulch. There is a chemical in walnut that acts as a growth inhibitor. It will not only affect weeds, but anything that your are trying to grow nearby.