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I know laurel is poisonous, so is it safe to compost it?

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Yes, ideally the prunings should be shredded and then composted with other organic waste. Once the shredded material has fully decomposed it can be used as a mulch on garden borders. Never burn fresh laurel leaves on a bonfire.

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