On Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:26:44 +0100, 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)


Possibly you need to add some garden soil or a shovel of compost to
the mix and stir it up. Definitely do not add lime. If the mix is
dry you'd be better off adding plain water than urine. I've had
strikingly better results when compost is on bare ground than in a
container.