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composting under landscape fabric
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 9:23 AM PST
My local nurserywoman recomended a simple way to compost without building a bin. I layered shredded paper, yard debris, kitchen scraps (vegetable,fruit,coffe grounds etc), spanish moss and horse manure. I watered it ( ha, ha - just before T S Fay arrived) and put a 6 x 6 sheet of the heavy black landscape fabric over the small pile. Has anyone ever had experience with this? |
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 4:46 PM PST
Never tried it, but I'm sure it will work great! Do keep us updated on how it goes 
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Posted: Aug/30/2008 2:40 AM PST
Hey, that's an idea. Maybe I ought to try that. I'll bet that really traps the heat! |
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Posted: Aug/30/2008 5:22 AM PST
I assume that you would still need to turn it every now and then..right? |
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Posted: Aug/31/2008 6:13 AM PST
There are different types of composting. I believe the tumblers use heat/bacteria? The old fashioned way employs worms/slugs/insects. I think the black fabric will hold the moisture, making it more desireable for the worms...sounds like a good idea. Also good for those who have a problem with crows stealing the newly placed salad trimmings. |
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Posted: Sep/02/2008 6:14 PM PST
Well I took a look under the fabric Monday to see how things were going and to add a whole lot of spanish moss that came down in the tropical storm. Things seemed pretty dry, so I did turn part of the pile to see what the bottom is doing, and there is more moisture there and things seem to be breaking down. I added more manure and kitchen stuff, watered and covered it back up. I think it would be much easier to turn if I had a pitchfork, so I will try that next time. I also am going back to the stables to get some fresh manure if the hurricane doesn't hit this weekend. We are pretty nervous here on the Georgia coast. |
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Posted: Nov/15/2008 6:13 AM PST
Well, doggone it--I thought it was my idea! Shoulda know I was behind the times! My biggest problem is varmints tearing open where I've stapled 2 pieces together. (wide compost pile)My hope is that the black color would help with the heat in the winter time. |
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