I made my compost bay with remove-able internal walls and it does make it a lot easier to shovel. Also means that as the stuff reduces in size you can make the piles narrower and keep it as “condensed” as possible. I think this is what Kevin means by cubic. I don’t have a roof at present as I’m finding old carpet/ cardboard works pretty well as a lid.
Kevin you were such a help before can I bother you with another question? My old compost manure heaps don’t stay nearly as hot for as long after turning. Is this a sign that it’s ready?
When I’m spreading it over the beds do I need to riddle it? Videos seem to show Charles piling it on then just raking it but I think my compost may be a little lumpy for that. or will the frost take care of lumps?
The compost I made over the summer may still be a little immature but am I better to put it on beds now or leave it in bins to further decompose then spread it in the spring.
Actually I’m house bound with a broken ankle at the moment so wont be doing anything manual til early January is that too late for winter composting? Broken ankle is also the reason I can be an absolute plaque on the forum sorry guys!
