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Compost advice taken from readers tips on the message board
Use a variety of organic material for best results.
Eddie
Use kitchen waste and fallen leaves collected in the autumn.
Harry
If you see a worm, pick it up and chuck it on the compost as it will help break down the organic matter.
Dai77
Keep the compost covered, this stops the rain getting into it and making it a wet cold heap of muck.
Frank
Keep the compost aerated by turning over the compost every four to five weeks.
Harry
Split the compost into three sections in order to have two concurrent heaps; one mature compost, and one new developing compost. Use the third section for turning over the heaps.
Jakey
Use the compost as a mulch, a seeding compost, or to perk up vegetable plots.
Harry
And finally
Wobble down the garden cross legged first thing in the morning to add some "activator" to the compost.
Dai77
Add your tips on successful composting below on the comments section, or on the message board.
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