On 18/07/2010 06:52, Mike wrote:
Hi, I'm looking for some bulk material for a compost heap at work.
We have plenty of grass clippings and some prunings from the garden, but
the compost lacks body as we dont really have an option of leaf
collection. I wondered wether to contact local farmers for broken bales
of hay/stray to top up compost , does this sound like a good idea? any
suggestions for out sourcing materials would be welcome, we can collect.
Andover area Hampshire. Mike


I use paper shreddings, cardboard and newspaper in my heaps, which keeps
excess moisture at bay. Not a huge amount of nutrient in it, but it
does add bulk. It's important, though, not to build up thick anaerobic
layers, so scrunch it up as you put it in.

If you approach local farmers for bales or manure, do check that it does
not contain herbicides or hormone residue from cattle. You may get some
weed seeds thrown in free :~(

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay