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19/03/2012 at 14:48

Hello Flora3,

The best way to speed up the rate at which your waste composts, is to keep turning it over. To do this, you need either a bin you can turn, or a bin that's large enough for you to get into, with a fork, in order to turn it yourself (like one made from pallets). It's a good idea to have two bins, then you can transfer material from one to the other. Make sure the compost is not to wet and not too dry, either state will prevent it from rotting down well. Good luck, it's really worth keeping going as compost makes a great mulch / soil conditioner, and your plants will grow so much better for it.

Emma

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26/03/2012 at 13:37
if i was to use a large plastic tub would i need to cut the bottom out first to make compost
06/04/2012 at 21:01
Virtually all commercial packaging now has a thin printed film on it, which remains as a thin membrane which blocks circulation of moisture, air and bacteria in your bin and in the soil, FOREVER.
06/04/2012 at 22:43

Got mine on concrete this year due to a problem with a rat nesting in last years, but hasnt worked at all. Got horrible, smelly sludge !!!!

22/04/2012 at 17:37
Can i compost egg shells and tea bags?
22/04/2012 at 18:02

How to make compost, my recipe for success....checkout link below

http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/the-potting-shed/a-compost-recipe-/2671.html

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