Composted – Everything to do With Composting

photo credit: Steven Parker

Ready to get into your backyard and get composting.  You’ll want to think about location first of all.   The positioning of the compost pile ought to be:-

1.In accordance with your local authority ordinances that control where you can locate your pile, if there are an.

2.Convenient or at least fairly convenient with regards to the kitchen area. If you’re not going to keep your scraps in a container in the kitchen, then you’ll need to get to your composting pile effortlessly.

3.Include very good drainage. You do not want your compost heap to be drenched, so it needs to have a little drainage. If you are going to build or purchase a composter which is off the ground, then this shouldn’t be a problem, but for compost heaps, drainage is essential.

4.Direct sunlight could dry out your compost pile, but generally speaking this can very easily be prevented and the sun’s heat will help with keeping your compost heated and working well.

5.Bear in mind your pile may attract tiny insects and ants, so keep that in mind when choosing your location.

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