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Post by Jardack on Aug 15, 2007 8:07:38 GMT
Just about to order one of the lovely cheapy bins from the council but have a quick q re where to put it.
Does it need to be in full sun or would it be ok if it only got sun part of the day? I have now decided to move my shed so was thinking about having the composter at the end of the garden under the tree. Which means it will only get sun part of the day....
I will also put a willow fence up to hide it from view and then will have all my white flowers around the tree still (when my bulb orders arrive)
Thank you
Jardack
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2007 11:35:55 GMT
Hi Jardack ... I think partial sun is OK, but not sure about having it at the end of your garden. Don't know how big your garden is, but the closer it is to the house, the more likely you are to use it for kitchen compostibles, especially on a wet winter's (or summer's ;D) day. ... cheers ...
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 15, 2007 13:15:58 GMT
Hi Jardack, both mine are in partial sun  I keep an old bucket near the back door for my bits and bobs for the compo bin. I put all sorts in it, teabags, cereal boxes, used kitchen roll, veg scraps etc etc so it soon gets full and I then take it up the garden and empty it in one of the bins. Can get a bit smelly in the warm weather though, I try and empty it every other day or so Good luck with yours, you soon get into the habit |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 15, 2007 13:43:32 GMT
Exactly the same as Chuckles. Remember not to lay it on a slab or any other hard surface. You can add the contents of your hoover too. And Happy Birthday  |
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Post by Barbara on Aug 15, 2007 14:59:43 GMT
i didnt think you could put stuff from the hoover in the compost.  ?? |
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Post by Jardack on Aug 15, 2007 16:21:41 GMT
Thanks everyone I get a lovely little bucket with it for all my kitchen scraps so hopefully I won't be deterred from using it if its at the far end of the garden Getting a composter, a shed and a new water butt - am becoming a proper gardener!! Jardack |
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Post by Plocket on Aug 15, 2007 17:21:56 GMT
Mine's in the shade Jardack and I wouldn't put your composter too close to the house because horrid little fruit flies will pester you when you put fresh stuff in  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2007 17:30:26 GMT
My garden compost bins are in part shade part sun, just like weeterrier and Chuckles. I have them at the bottom of the garden, behind the greenhouse as it's out of view and it's also my 'scruffy' area !! I actually don't think I'd like the compost bins near the house because of the smell. I have a lidded bucket which I keep in the garage and fill with all my composting stuff and then take it down to the bins. The composters at the allotment are in full sun (the whole plot is in full sun), these did get dry and I had a family of ants living in there!! |
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Post by Jardack on Aug 15, 2007 18:34:21 GMT
Thanks GH
Putting the bucket in the garage is a good idea, wonder if Mr Jardack will let me get away with that...
Have ordered one so will hopefully have some nice compost for my veg patch next year!
Jardack
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Post by jean on Aug 15, 2007 21:00:21 GMT
Aren't we all good at composting ;D I've got an old swing lid bin outside the back door for all my bits and when it gets half full or so it gets added to the daleks around the corner. You need a lid of some sorts for the smell/flies and worst of all slugs will be attracted. My daleks and heap get the sun for a lot of the day which does help with the heating up. Had to water them this year to help get them going as the sun shine just has happened enough and they were rather dry. Another good way to get them to heat up is to add a good layer of grass cuttings and you will soon find steam rising ;D Oops original question was the siting - far enough away from sitting areas but not so far from the back door that it puts you off filling it up |
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Post by Jardack on Aug 16, 2007 7:34:05 GMT
lol the site I've chosen is as far from the back door as possible, but if I can collect the scraps nearby (ie in the garage) I think I should be ok. Wind/rain etc don't tend to bother me that much so should be ok going up the garden to empty it out.
Jardack
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Post by Plocket on Aug 16, 2007 8:04:38 GMT
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Post by Jardack on Aug 16, 2007 19:15:59 GMT
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Post by jean on Aug 16, 2007 20:43:37 GMT
I have a plastic tub with its lid that used to hold liquid soap balls on the draining board for my little bits - its all the T bags  and best of all, it cost me nothing ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 17, 2007 17:49:52 GMT
That 7 Ltr bucket does look good Jardack and even better as it's free ;D We like free don't we JL Mine was free, it's a builders bucket and I stole borrowed it off the OH ;D Plocket they must have sold out now because when I clicked (cozIcouldn'thelpitsmilie) I got this Sorry - we can't find this product! |
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Post by Jardack on Aug 17, 2007 18:08:16 GMT
free is always good, plus they offer discounted composters too which is even better for a skinflint like me Naughty you for going to the lakeland site, I have to try and stay away from there or I'd be totally skint! Jardack |
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Post by Shrubrose on Aug 17, 2007 18:20:19 GMT
I love Lakeland, it's where I get all me stuff from for cleaning the Diggit Sorry, slightly going off at a tangent.  I have my bin at the back of a big shed way, way from the house. Stick all my scraps in a plastic bag in the pantry and when full take it to the bin and empty it out. Bin is in semi-shade which seems to work well. |
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Post by Jardack on Aug 17, 2007 22:19:04 GMT
lol I wondered what poor soul had to clean the Inn...
Glad to hear that your bin is in semi shade and doing ok, can't wait to get mine now - will mean no more trips to the tip with grass cuttings!!
Jardack
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Post by Shrubrose on Aug 18, 2007 15:00:23 GMT
hi jardack,
you'll need to get a balance of different kinds of stuff in your bin. Often too much grass can make it slimy so keep some back if you need to and when you've got a good layer of say, fruit andvegetable peelings, add some paper (not glossy mag type though) and then stick another layer of grass on top of that and so on.
When I got my freebie from the Council, I also was offered a quarterly composting newsletter which was really informative and helped get me going with it. Your's might do the same, so look out for it.
All in all, it's like getting something for nothing and how good does that feel? ;D
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Post by Jardack on Aug 18, 2007 18:06:52 GMT
Thanks Shrubrose I will keep all the property papers that come through my door at least twice a week  I have joined the council run "green club" and got a free book on composting so have been browsing that too to get all ready! Although I am sure I will be back on here for help at some point ;D Take care Jardack |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 3, 2007 16:29:20 GMT
SOLD OUT? ? Not fair! I'll have to wait until the next catalogue comes through the door and see if they have them in that!!! |
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I keep an old bucket near the back door for my bits and bobs for the compo bin. I put all sorts in it, teabags, cereal boxes, used kitchen roll, veg scraps etc etc so it soon gets full and I then take it up the garden and empty it in one of the bins. Can get a bit smelly in the warm weather though, I try and empty it every other day or so 
and best of all, it cost me nothing ;D
