Compost and Leaf Mould Bins

Heifer73 · « **on:** February 07, 2007, 08:22 »

Hi

At the moment my compost bin is sqaure made of plastic which has large square gaps in the plastic to left air through. It fits together like a clothes horse.

I have now purchased a new compost bin and my neighbour as offered me his because his wife as decided it does not fit it with her new planned garden.

I was wondering if I could use my old compost bin for leaf mould :?

Thank you

Mysteryjimbo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2007, 09:44 »

Leaf mould takes quite a lot of air to do the job quickly. So it could be ok if there's enough ventilation

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:26 »

stick some straw type grass in it to allow little pockets of air .,turn it out every couple months n then rebin it

slowcompost · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:49 »

I find that leaf mould never rots down quickly. Even when mixed with other vegtable waste, you turn the compost out and find unrotted leaf mould.
I made my compost bins from old doors. 5 doors make 2 side by side bins. Each with an old bit of carpet over it and some odd bits of wood to weight it down.

shaun · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2007, 17:50 »

leafmould needs to be kept wet it rots down much quickly in plastic bags

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