Paper attracts earthworms and other critters that break down organic matter. I use newspaper and cardboard in mine. Just make sure there's no glossy stuff. It'll be gone in less than a year.

Thank you, Token. I will be putting some out

soon. I have plenty. Let the worms come :)

caroline

I have used shredded paper in the compost pile, and also thrown it into layers on a lasagne bed.

Personally I don't like the bright white or other odd colors of paper in the garden, so I cover it with something else (usually leaves). The brown of cardboard and paper leaf bags is less visible though.

I've also used it in lasagne beds as an underlayer. Like terrene, I don't really want to see it or have it blown to other places in my yard. I wet it thoroughly before I cover it with something else.

Ellen

I thank you all for the response. I will wet it down
,
then cover with some new soil. I don't like white

showing either, looks like trash, :)

caroline

I also use newspaper - shredded for the compost pile and layered in a lasagne bed - good stuff ......

Lynne