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Why do you put water to the compost bin?




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If the 'stuff' you add to your bin is too dry, it won't rot down at all. On the other hand, too wet is also bad - the compost turns into a soggy mess.

A good mix of brown and green waste is required, and dampening it occasionally is good, as is turning the heap if possible, to mix everything together.

30 Nov, 2009

 

I rarely put water in the compost bin. Only if it is very dry.

30 Nov, 2009

 

I sometimes leave the lid off by mistake and then it rains. these damper bins seem to compost down better. the citters/bacteria feeding in the compost bins needs moisture to survive.

30 Nov, 2009

 

Yes, I agree, Sbg. Sorry, Bulbaholic! But you did mention the word 'dry'. Dry compost will never rot, will it?

30 Nov, 2009

 

it will but it will take an awful long time as the critters needed to do it are few and far between.

30 Nov, 2009

 

I can't wait tooooo long, Sbg! So I'll stick to adding water.

30 Nov, 2009

 

I add some water if I out shredded paper in mine

30 Nov, 2009

 

Sorry, Spritz, what I was trying to say was that it never gets dry and needs water, even though it is normally covered.

30 Nov, 2009

 

Ah! That makes sense, now! Thanks, B. x

30 Nov, 2009

 

Of course he adds the secret ingredient as well...

1 Dec, 2009

 

Ah yes - I know someone else who does that, too - not far from me as I'm typing! LOL.

1 Dec, 2009

 

what happend to the male of the house visiting the compust every morning ? it seems that a lot of you agree with me that it is a mith,

1 Dec, 2009

 

Not this morning - far too cold.

1 Dec, 2009

 

Mr MB visits the compost most days to add his donate... Mine comes via a small bucket

1 Dec, 2009

 

Not every morning, Cliffo - only when he's working out there.

1 Dec, 2009

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