Saturday, 4 April 2015

COMPOSTING

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An explanation
The role of composting
Other benefits
How does it actually happen?
Essential elements
 
Waste for the Compost Bin
An Explanation
The breaking down, or rotting, of dead organic material occurs naturally, all the time and everywhere. It is vital to ourRead more...

Friday, 3 April 2015

It's Leaf Mould Season!

http://clevercomposting.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1-DSC05035.jpg - Fiery scarlet and orange berries are beginning to be visible through the leaves on the bushes lining the roads.  The leaves on the chestnut trees are beginning to turn brown and there is a distinct nip in the air in the evenings now.  It's almost Autumn, or Fall, or whatever you call it inRead more...

Good to Compost

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Check here to find out what compost ingredients you can  safely add to your pile or bin.
Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio - a brief explanation.
You are looking to add Carbon and Nitrogen to your compost in the ratio ofRead more...

Thursday, 2 April 2015

COMPOST!

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Improve your soil and make your garden outstanding!
 
Compost Ingredients
Casual Compost
Covering with a moistened mat. (supplied with the bin)
 
Welcome To The World Of Waste And Worms
Compost questions answered! Here you can learnRead more...

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Batch Composting

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A brief overview.
Is the Continuous method of composting too slow for you?  If so, here's how to speed up your results.
If you are lucky enough to have access to a generous amount of waste material, and if you are well-organised and willing to expend the effort, you mayRead more...

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Composting in a Holding-Unit

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Often, the first time composter will choose to use a Holding-Unit as it is easy to make one using DIY skills if a budget is necessary.
A single bin, what ever its appearance, is  known as a Holding-Unit. This is because it just 'holds' the raw materials until decomposition is complete. ARead more...

Composting Tips - How To Set Up Your Composting Project for Success

http://clevercomposting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-IMG_4603.jpg - There are lists of composting tips everywhere you look and here is no exception. This short list, however, may be the best of all, as  planning your project carefully should ensure that you are setting yourself up for success!
By: Barbara Moss
Composting is a great way to produce the baseRead more...