The trick to successful composting is sunshine, moisture and turning pile often.
You can use a trash can, make a simple frame with scrap lumber, or just of pile of compost on the ground.
Compost ‘works’ better in a sunny spot, but moisture and turning more important.
Turn your compost pile every 3 days or so, and add water to maintain a high moisture content.
I use a rake to pull the compost pile apart, and then repile with a shovel - makes a tough project as easy as possible.
Consider using a compost screen to remove/recompost larger pieces as you start to use your compost.
My compost heap only gets turned a couple of times a year and breaks down very well. What is the advantage of turning every few days?
Does “open air” compost bring critters though? How much water do you add?
Thanks for the reply!
“The trick to successful composting is sunshine, moisture and turning pile often.”
Yep...and it really helps to have a sister who invites you over several times during the year to take away her well composted horse manure...so that you can add it to your pile.
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