Composting
Throwing garden waste into the dustbin really is a waste in the rue sense of the word. In doing so you are robbing the land of nutrients and the potential of improving the structure of the soil. Composted material is also very useful as a mulch to cut down on moisture loss and weed growth.
Even local councillors such as ours in Wakefield recognise the benefits of composting and provide bins especially for the collection of garden waste.
By composting garden waste you are simply making use of a perfectly natural chemical process, decomposition. It is this process that enriches the soil in ‘the wild’. Composting bins merely speed up the process.
Most organic material will compost and so you can add items such as paper, wood shavings and cardboard to your compost bin. Some bulky material will decompose faster if it is shredded.
For successful compost it is important not to have too much of any given material but a balanced mix. Too much grass clipping material will result in a soggy mess rather than the friable material that you wish to produce.
Diseased plant material, cooked food and meat products should not be composted. Material that has been treated with weed killer also must not be added to the composting material.
Composting material also benefits from being turned periodically. This aerates the material. Some composters can be rotated to achieve this with others it will be a case of emptying the bin and refilling.
Following Available from Harrod Horticultural
Prices were correct when added to the web page but may now vary.
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| Wooden Compost Bin System Wooden Compost Bin System is made from solid treated wood, with closed sides for moist and even composting - slide out panels mean easy access from any side. Includes PVC cover and is assembled in minutes no nails or screws. Create rich compost from organic waste Note this Compost Bin is now supplied in a dark wood finish. from £86.95 Click here |
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334 Litre Compos Tumbler The Compost Tumber has a 334 litre capacity galvanised metal drum to enable you to produce more compost very easily - just spin the drum a couple of times a day and this efficient mixing will allow the bacteria to work fast. £279.95
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| 635 Litre ComposTumbler This large 635 litre Compost Tumbler can achieve a nutrient rich compost in just 14 days - It is so easy to use, just fill it and effortlessly turn it and you can use the resulting compost to nourish your soil and build up disease resistance within 2 weeks! £359.95 Click here |
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| Allotment Compost Bin Stylish wooden compost bins needn’t cost a fortune as proved by this simple design Allotment Compost Bin that will blend into any garden or allotment and keep your compost nice and compact. The gaps between the FSC timber planks will ensure plenty of air circulation to aid the composting process and the high pressure treated timber will withstand water and prevent rotting.
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| Compost Crock This ceramic Compost Crock will sit attractively in the kitchen and also do a great job at collecting your compostable kitchen waste - supplied complete with a carbon filter housed in the lid which will eliminate odours for up to 3 months. Now also available in a New Jumbo size!
• Standard Compost Crock measures 26cm H x 13cm W with a 2.8 ltr capacity.
• Jumbo Compost Crock measures 30cm H x 21cm W and will hold 2 gallons of compostable waste
• Spare filters are also available separately from £14.95 Click here |
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