Compost area screen

Discussion in 'Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling' started by Prastio, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. Prastio

    Prastio Gardener

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    I moved house last year and inherited an unsightly compost heap made of corrugated iron (open one end), well dug in and virtually impossible to move. As I have a large garden it is actually quite useful. However, it is an eyesore. Any ideas for screening it? This year I have planted mint, comfrey and jerusalem artichokes which have made a good start and should thicken up next year.
    Suggestions gratefully received!
     
  2. JarBax

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    Cut branches staked around it will make a good 'trellis' for growing climbers up. Climbers can be trained to grow along, not just up! I have a clematis which I take sideways along a border willow-edging, very attractiive!

    You could paint it, or buy trellis/screening but there must be more creative solutions out there! At least it'll be there for awhile, it'll take a while to rot away! :)
     
  3. vegpatch

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    I've just made a small compost heep from corrugated sheets myself. I bent chicken wire around it and planted honeysuckle to climb through it. Its evergreen and it smells wonderful (well, I hope it will)
     
  4. youngdaisydee

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    My compost bins through The Trellis Arch...


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    My work area In front of the green house...


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  5. youngdaisydee

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    Ooooh there's my seceteurs (sp) Iv'e lost them, now where did i use them next!!!!! grrrr. :)
     
  6. Prastio

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    youngdaisydee - very inventive and attractive!
     
  7. Prastio

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    Update on the compost area. Jerusalem artichokes working well but I need them a bit denser - should be OK next year.

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  8. youngdaisydee

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    Thats Brilliant Prastio, Well Hidden...Dee
     
  9. Ivory

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    You could cut young willow shoots, plant them during the winter weaving them in a nice geometric fashion, and let them sprout new leaves in spring. I have seen some truly lovely structures made like that.

    This one is not the best example I have seen, but it gives the idea:

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  10. Prastio

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    Might try that. We have Willows in this area and it is low lying and near a river so they should take off easily.
     
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