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I have managed to secure an allotment after almost 8 years on the waiting list and have studied other peoples' and numerous publications and magazines in the interim period.
I have just put together a pallet based compost heap after reading a few articles and various websites.
ITs pretty big, with just two comparments and I have put pallets down on the base for circulation of air.
See the picture here:
I have a few questions/queries/requests for advice:
1) should I line the pallets with a weed membrane to keep stuff in/out
2) I am going to make some swing open doors on the front and hinged top - should I bother with the hinged top or just go for coering with black plastic ?
3) I intend to add a third compartment to allow for the "3 bin system" but is this necessary ?
4) I am going to put in cuttings etc from grass, leaves and the like as well as uncooked vegetables, tea bags and coffee from home - any advice on accelarants ?
Any other tips or hints I would welcome.
LEon
I have just put together a pallet based compost heap after reading a few articles and various websites.
ITs pretty big, with just two comparments and I have put pallets down on the base for circulation of air.
See the picture here:
I have a few questions/queries/requests for advice:
1) should I line the pallets with a weed membrane to keep stuff in/out
2) I am going to make some swing open doors on the front and hinged top - should I bother with the hinged top or just go for coering with black plastic ?
3) I intend to add a third compartment to allow for the "3 bin system" but is this necessary ?
4) I am going to put in cuttings etc from grass, leaves and the like as well as uncooked vegetables, tea bags and coffee from home - any advice on accelarants ?
Any other tips or hints I would welcome.
LEon
] because it can get waterlogged when it's raining and doesn't make compost as quickly then.
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