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Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling

All Discussions Regarding Compost (ing), Fertilisers, soil conditioning, Recycling & Rain Water Harvesting can be found here.

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  2. shiney
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    Instructions On Composting..

    Too much wet stuff.
    Too much wet stuff.
    Too much wet stuff.
    Too much wet stuff.
    shiney, Jun 27, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    "M"
    Nov 20, 2016
  3. Steve R
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    Hot Composting - The Berkeley Method

    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little...
    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little tricks.
    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little tricks.
    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little...
    Steve R, Nov 30, 2018
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    Matta513
    Apr 17, 2020
  4. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2024

    There was a reading yesterday, " A Ten Minute bill" to ban the sale of peat based compost to the horticultural sector, with the bill being presented by, Theresa Villiers, the Tory MP for Chipping...
    There was a reading yesterday, " A Ten Minute bill" to ban the sale of peat based compost to the horticultural sector, with the bill being presented by, Theresa Villiers, the Tory MP for Chipping Barnet. The second reading is due on the 26th April it looks like it will not go unopposed.Link...
    There was a reading yesterday, " A Ten Minute bill" to ban the sale of peat based compost to the horticultural sector, with the bill being presented by, Theresa Villiers, the Tory MP for Chipping Barnet. The second reading is due on the 26th...
    There was a reading yesterday, " A Ten Minute bill" to ban the sale of peat based compost to the horticultural sector, with the bill being presented by, Theresa Villiers, the Tory MP for Chipping...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 9 10 11
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    gks
    Apr 17, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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  6. Tulip

    Stinky Compost

    I used to keep a special compost bin for grass cuttings, and I must admit they do turn into a smelly slimy mess if left alone, but I used to wait until it turned brown, and then it can be cut out...
    I used to keep a special compost bin for grass cuttings, and I must admit they do turn into a smelly slimy mess if left alone, but I used to wait until it turned brown, and then it can be cut out like a cake. This I would spread around my marrow plants (which I would have planted out about...
    I used to keep a special compost bin for grass cuttings, and I must admit they do turn into a smelly slimy mess if left alone, but I used to wait until it turned brown, and then it can be cut out like a cake. This I would spread around my...
    I used to keep a special compost bin for grass cuttings, and I must admit they do turn into a smelly slimy mess if left alone, but I used to wait until it turned brown, and then it can be cut out...
    Tulip, Feb 23, 2005
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    pete
    Feb 28, 2005
  7. kiffykez

    Mosquitoes in my composter!

    There's also sciarid fly that likes to hop about in compost
    There's also sciarid fly that likes to hop about in compost
    There's also sciarid fly that likes to hop about in compost
    There's also sciarid fly that likes to hop about in compost
    kiffykez, Mar 5, 2005
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    SteveW
    Mar 6, 2005
  8. Mimi

    speeding up composting

    its all about heat and moisture
    its all about heat and moisture
    its all about heat and moisture
    its all about heat and moisture
    Mimi, Mar 6, 2005
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    peterjrpowell1
    Mar 7, 2005
  9. Pauline Adams

    Woodash

    Skrumpy bet she won't remember you in her will and as for Pete agreeing with you he must not be either lol. joke aside... I use Jeyes for many things apart for sterilising soil, I clean my...
    Skrumpy bet she won't remember you in her will and as for Pete agreeing with you he must not be either lol. joke aside... I use Jeyes for many things apart for sterilising soil, I clean my greenhouses,glass and floor, patio ...no not got a mother - in law thank god ...nor am I one lol
    Skrumpy bet she won't remember you in her will and as for Pete agreeing with you he must not be either lol. joke aside... I use Jeyes for many things apart for sterilising soil, I clean my greenhouses,glass and floor, patio ...no not...
    Skrumpy bet she won't remember you in her will and as for Pete agreeing with you he must not be either lol. joke aside... I use Jeyes for many things apart for sterilising soil, I clean my...
    Pauline Adams, Mar 9, 2005 ... 2
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    Ladybird
    Mar 19, 2005
  10. rookie

    Fertiliser disaster

    Rich,Firstly you can't take it back out as you've realised, but neither can you water it out either.Plant's main requirement is for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) fertilisers....
    Rich,Firstly you can't take it back out as you've realised, but neither can you water it out either.Plant's main requirement is for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) fertilisers. Whether they come from organic or inorganic sources plants always take them in the same form from...
    Rich,Firstly you can't take it back out as you've realised, but neither can you water it out either.Plant's main requirement is for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) fertilisers. Whether they come from organic or inorganic...
    Rich,Firstly you can't take it back out as you've realised, but neither can you water it out either.Plant's main requirement is for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) fertilisers....
    rookie, Mar 21, 2005
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    simonfox
    Mar 21, 2005
  11. Mitchell

    Where to buy Composted Seaweed?

    Hi Mitchell Try this link for composted kelp http://www.gardensuppliesdirect.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000345.pl Look in the classified section of your local paper for farmyard manure. We have people who...
    Hi Mitchell Try this link for composted kelp http://www.gardensuppliesdirect.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000345.pl Look in the classified section of your local paper for farmyard manure. We have people who advertise regularly in Notts & do deliver. Hope this helps
    Hi Mitchell Try this link for composted kelp http://www.gardensuppliesdirect.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000345.pl Look in the classified section of your local paper for farmyard manure. We have people who advertise regularly in Notts & do deliver. Hope...
    Hi Mitchell Try this link for composted kelp http://www.gardensuppliesdirect.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000345.pl Look in the classified section of your local paper for farmyard manure. We have people who...
    Mitchell, Apr 7, 2005
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    Bayleaf
    Apr 7, 2005
  12. cathysue

    Composting

    I have to admit I haven't ever turned it. Until now I've bunged everything in the top (a good mix of garden and kitchen waste) and when it's full I remove some from the bottom and give it a real...
    I have to admit I haven't ever turned it. Until now I've bunged everything in the top (a good mix of garden and kitchen waste) and when it's full I remove some from the bottom and give it a real good prod to get the top stuff to drop down into the space.(then putting any uncomposted back in the...
    I have to admit I haven't ever turned it. Until now I've bunged everything in the top (a good mix of garden and kitchen waste) and when it's full I remove some from the bottom and give it a real good prod to get the top stuff to drop down into...
    I have to admit I haven't ever turned it. Until now I've bunged everything in the top (a good mix of garden and kitchen waste) and when it's full I remove some from the bottom and give it a real...
    cathysue, Apr 19, 2005
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    cathysue
    Apr 22, 2005
  13. SpikeTheLobster

    Compost Bins

    Long push with a barrow from Kent :D
    Long push with a barrow from Kent :D
    Long push with a barrow from Kent :D
    Long push with a barrow from Kent :D
    SpikeTheLobster, May 14, 2005
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    Paladin
    May 16, 2005
  14. Marley Farley

    Compost or not??

    I have been folowing the guide to home composting leaflet from Cheshire county council that I recieved when i bought my composter. I have been throwing allsorts in. THE LEAFLET DESCRIBES GREENS &...
    I have been folowing the guide to home composting leaflet from Cheshire county council that I recieved when i bought my composter. I have been throwing allsorts in. THE LEAFLET DESCRIBES GREENS & BROWNS Greens-green pruning ,grass clippings Fruit & Veg peelings so its all gone in Pinapple,kiwi...
    I have been folowing the guide to home composting leaflet from Cheshire county council that I recieved when i bought my composter. I have been throwing allsorts in. THE LEAFLET DESCRIBES GREENS & BROWNS Greens-green pruning ,grass clippings Fruit...
    I have been folowing the guide to home composting leaflet from Cheshire county council that I recieved when i bought my composter. I have been throwing allsorts in. THE LEAFLET DESCRIBES GREENS &...
    Marley Farley, May 18, 2005
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    slugbug
    May 19, 2005
  15. dalbuie

    Growbags

    Yes, seen it in bags of compost aswell. I just stir it in, guess its some kind of fungus that grows inside the bag. Doesn't seem to cause any problems though.
    Yes, seen it in bags of compost aswell. I just stir it in, guess its some kind of fungus that grows inside the bag. Doesn't seem to cause any problems though.
    Yes, seen it in bags of compost aswell. I just stir it in, guess its some kind of fungus that grows inside the bag. Doesn't seem to cause any problems though.
    Yes, seen it in bags of compost aswell. I just stir it in, guess its some kind of fungus that grows inside the bag. Doesn't seem to cause any problems though.
    dalbuie, May 27, 2005
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    pete
    May 27, 2005
  16. M1chael1970

    Feeding the plants

    Chempak do all kinds of specialist feeds, High nitrogen, high potash etc. etc. They can be bought mailorder or from some garden centres. But I tend to use a tomato food on most flowering plants...
    Chempak do all kinds of specialist feeds, High nitrogen, high potash etc. etc. They can be bought mailorder or from some garden centres. But I tend to use a tomato food on most flowering plants and a liquid growmore on others. In the garden I use Rooster(guess what that is) a couple of times...
    Chempak do all kinds of specialist feeds, High nitrogen, high potash etc. etc. They can be bought mailorder or from some garden centres. But I tend to use a tomato food on most flowering plants and a liquid growmore on others. In the garden I...
    Chempak do all kinds of specialist feeds, High nitrogen, high potash etc. etc. They can be bought mailorder or from some garden centres. But I tend to use a tomato food on most flowering plants...
    M1chael1970, May 27, 2005
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    pete
    May 30, 2005
  17. RONO

    I NEED FEEDING HELP

    Dont start to feed untill the first flower truss has set is the usual advice, or at least until the plants are well rooted in their final positions.
    Dont start to feed untill the first flower truss has set is the usual advice, or at least until the plants are well rooted in their final positions.
    Dont start to feed untill the first flower truss has set is the usual advice, or at least until the plants are well rooted in their final positions.
    Dont start to feed untill the first flower truss has set is the usual advice, or at least until the plants are well rooted in their final positions.
    RONO, May 28, 2005
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    pete
    May 31, 2005
  18. RONO

    FEEDING TOMOTOES

    or family
    or family
    or family
    or family
    RONO, May 24, 2005
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    alan
    Jun 5, 2005
  19. arwyn

    compost bin

    That was helpful, thanks Lynne!
    That was helpful, thanks Lynne!
    That was helpful, thanks Lynne!
    That was helpful, thanks Lynne!
    arwyn, May 7, 2005
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    Hannah
    Jun 9, 2005
  20. jothemouse

    fertilisers

    Yup, Osmocote is controlled release Pete, but I've never used the stuff before, as I only get involved in the turf side of things - so I don't know exactly how it works.
    Yup, Osmocote is controlled release Pete, but I've never used the stuff before, as I only get involved in the turf side of things - so I don't know exactly how it works.
    Yup, Osmocote is controlled release Pete, but I've never used the stuff before, as I only get involved in the turf side of things - so I don't know exactly how it works.
    Yup, Osmocote is controlled release Pete, but I've never used the stuff before, as I only get involved in the turf side of things - so I don't know exactly how it works.
    jothemouse, Jun 9, 2005
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    Will Dunkerley
    Jun 11, 2005
  21. jelly belly

    ash pile

    Wood ash only is fab.in the garden.Apply liberally around onions and garlic-this takes care of much of the ash we produce if planted in september.Excess is used as a slug barrier as...
    Wood ash only is fab.in the garden.Apply liberally around onions and garlic-this takes care of much of the ash we produce if planted in september.Excess is used as a slug barrier as needed,otherwise mix into compost.I ,as someone ealse has said,would bin it if it is coal ash/clinker. Hope this...
    Wood ash only is fab.in the garden.Apply liberally around onions and garlic-this takes care of much of the ash we produce if planted in september.Excess is used as a slug barrier as needed,otherwise mix into compost.I ,as someone ealse has...
    Wood ash only is fab.in the garden.Apply liberally around onions and garlic-this takes care of much of the ash we produce if planted in september.Excess is used as a slug barrier as...
    jelly belly, Aug 8, 2005
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    The hopeful gardener
    Aug 10, 2005
  22. Fran

    White mold on houseplant compost

    Thanks for all your responses and I hope the new member saw them.
    Thanks for all your responses and I hope the new member saw them.
    Thanks for all your responses and I hope the new member saw them.
    Thanks for all your responses and I hope the new member saw them.
    Fran, Aug 12, 2005
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    Fran
    Aug 17, 2005
  23. Notshaz

    Soap Powder in my compost heap

    Mmmm not sure that was the best advise to have acted on. I've had ants nest in my compost heap - usually near the top for years, and they ain't done any harm. Get a bit disturbed when I turn it,...
    Mmmm not sure that was the best advise to have acted on. I've had ants nest in my compost heap - usually near the top for years, and they ain't done any harm. Get a bit disturbed when I turn it, or add to it - but the compost has been just fine, and no increase of nests in the border.Not sure...
    Mmmm not sure that was the best advise to have acted on. I've had ants nest in my compost heap - usually near the top for years, and they ain't done any harm. Get a bit disturbed when I turn it, or add to it - but the compost has been just fine,...
    Mmmm not sure that was the best advise to have acted on. I've had ants nest in my compost heap - usually near the top for years, and they ain't done any harm. Get a bit disturbed when I turn it,...
    Notshaz, Aug 18, 2005
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    Fran
    Aug 18, 2005
  24. simmo

    compost

    its full of holes as found in shed so wigglies etc can get through
    its full of holes as found in shed so wigglies etc can get through
    its full of holes as found in shed so wigglies etc can get through
    its full of holes as found in shed so wigglies etc can get through
    simmo, Aug 17, 2005
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    simmo
    Aug 18, 2005
  25. Deserter

    Compost

    That's alright then I'll send the kids out with their wellies and some dancing music when I dig the compost in and that should do the job. I might retreat to the shed in case there's any whole...
    That's alright then I'll send the kids out with their wellies and some dancing music when I dig the compost in and that should do the job. I might retreat to the shed in case there's any whole eggs found their way in by mistake
    That's alright then I'll send the kids out with their wellies and some dancing music when I dig the compost in and that should do the job. I might retreat to the shed in case there's any whole eggs found their way in by mistake
    That's alright then I'll send the kids out with their wellies and some dancing music when I dig the compost in and that should do the job. I might retreat to the shed in case there's any whole...
    Deserter, Sep 5, 2005
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    Deserter
    Sep 6, 2005
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