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Old 30-04-2007, 10:30 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Gregoire Kretz Gregoire Kretz is offline
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Chris Hogg wrote:

The only concession I make is not to put too many grass cuttings on in too
thick a layer; I mix them in with the top stuff just a bit to stop them
making a slimy wodge.


I was given a trick for this: when you cut the grass, leave it to wither
on the ground for a few hours. It dries quickly, specially if it is
short and it is sunny, and then you can put it all on the compost in one
lump. Otherwise you're right, fresh grass takes a looooong time to
compost.


Greg
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