If you’re considering adding a load of cardboard to your compost pile, you may be wondering what the most effective way of shredding it is. In this article, I cover 5 different ways of shredding cardboard for compost, including: Using a box cutter (great for small amounts of cardboard) Using an electric cutter or box … Read more
If you’ve recently spotted any maggot-like creatures in your compost, you may be wondering if they pose any risk to your pile. Whether you need help identifying the larvae, or are certain about the species, this article will help you decide your next plan of action. In this article, I cover: How to identify what … Read more
Recently filled up your bokashi bin and figuring out what to do with your bokashi pre-compost? If you’re considering adding bokashi pre-compost to your current composting setup, this article is for you. I cover: Adding bokashi to compost piles and open-bottom bins Adding bokashi to compost tumblers and specific watch-outs for enclosed bins Adding bokashi … Read more
Patience is crucial when dealing with compost. But sometimes life happens and you could really just do with using up your half finished pile of compost. In this article, I cover: If and when you can use your unfinished compost Uses for unfinished compost Indications and tests you can perform to check if your compost … Read more
If you’re a keen gardener, you undoubtedly know that slugs are the enemy of your garden. But what about when you spot them in your compost pile? In this article I go into detail on everything you need to know about having slugs in your compost (there’s no need to panic – they can be … Read more
If you’ve spent any amount of time tending to your compost, you’ll want to make sure you keep your hard work when the time comes to move. Even if you’re not moving house and just need some tips for moving your oh-so-heavy compost bin across your yard, this article is also for you. In this … Read more