Noob Gardening Questions

[bus]

i thought grass cuttings were really difficult to compost...

 

[fortunesfool]

i thought grass cuttings were really difficult to compost...

Worse thing I've read about them is that it turns to slop if you a) put too much in and b) don't put enough 'brown stuff' like newspaper egg boxes to compensate

 

[vipper]

I dont put newspaper in and I get flies. What should I do, rip it into shreds or just layer it on top?

Best compost tip I have is to turn it all regularly, once a fortnight.

I just stuff a few sheets in, pee on them , and then carry on filling up.

 

[Mrs Magpie]

you're making it up, surely?

It helps break down stuff faster....

 

[pembrokestephen]

even cooked food and bones?

Trouble with that is that you are more likely to attract rats, etc. Also, dairy stuff and meat can sometimes get a bit stinky in the heap.

If you're not too spooked about that idea, fine, go ahead. It won't stop the heap working.

 

[pembrokestephen]

you're making it up, surely?

Nope.

I have a little bucket in the shed. If I'm caught short for a slash in there, it's a quick bucketful, then wait until the neighbours aren't looking and *splosh* inna bin.

Sorted.