"Janet Baraclough.." wrote in message
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: from "Roy Lynch" contains these words:
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: I have had 3 tonne delivered and it is about 3 months old. Its currently
: sitting at the end of my garden till autumn so I can put it on my newly
cut
: out borders. My question is.. would it be better to cover it up from now
: till autumn with some tarpaulin, would this help the rotting process a
: little faster or better to just leave it in the open air?
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: Covering the top (letting air in at the sides) will stop rain leaching
: out the nutrients, and keep it warmer which helps decomposition.
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: Lucky you :-)
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: Janet
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: She's spot on