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Old 17-07-2003, 01:56 AM
Nick
 
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Default decomposing branches


"Pat Farrell" wrote in message
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Hi All
Not sure how to use this forum! i have a large pile of branches,

bushes,
and brambles in the garden. I want to know how to decompose them - without
burning - as quickly as possible. Any suggestions would be very welcome.
Thanking you in advance.
Pat Farrell


Hello Pat,
these items will decompose quicker if you can reduce them into smaller
parts. Shredding is good if you have, or can get hold of, a shredder.
If you are intending to eventually use this stuff as compost then make sure
there is no pernicious weed stuff in the mix.
If you're not intending to compost then just slip a little into your wheelie
bin every week. Again make it as small as poss. but start with the larger
stuff to begin with (as the smaller stuff will disappear more quickly
anyway). Or chop the stuff into bits small enough to fit into plastic sacks,
load the car and have a morning out at the municipal dump.

Good Luck
Nick