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compost-friendly-for-wildlife

Over the last couple of years, I have created my garden into being wildlife friendly. My lastest project is composting. I have been told by a few people that I need to add something to the compost to break it down. Does anyone know if there is anything available that would be wildlife friendly?

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  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307

    Agree completely. After all the professional Council recycling compost makers do not add anything to their heaps. They just keep them watered and turned, every day.

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    Universal Household Activator- get the men of the house to pee on it.

     Extremely cheap source of Nitrogen to get it going.

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    fidget image True though!

    Guinea pig poo is supposed to be the best but if you have friends or neighbours who have rabbits or small (vegetarian) pets you could ask for the 'manure' as it's a good  addition. Shavings are the usual bedding material for them and that helps the process along too. image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Thanks for all your replies. They have all been a big help.

  • patty3patty3 Posts: 129

     I have comfrey growing in my garden

    and that is suposed to speed up the composting process

    when added to the mix!

     

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