In article ,
Gringo wrote:

I started a compost heap 12 months ago, its in a 200 Ltrs plastic
container, however the compost of grass cuttings , garden waste etc.
does not appear to be "breaking down", also the waste is cold.
It probably needs something to kick start it, suggestions I have had
are LIME or URINE
Would any of the members agree with this or are there other
alternatives

All help will be appreciated

United Kingdom (North West)

Aeration and nitrogen rich materials.

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/homecompost/materials.html

I'd hazard a guess the main issue is the plastic container not being
porous. The above site list carbon and nitrogen info.

Bill

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