Return to the Soil Forum
| Post a Follow-Up
Compost pile?
| | |
Posted by
newhomeowner2011a 4a (
My Page) on
Thu, May 17, 12 at 0:27
| We purchased a house with a rather large "compost" pile. I'm new to home ownership and thus, owning a garden of my own. I'm not really sure what the previous owner put in this pile but have found some egg shells, orange peels, potting soil and worn out garden bed liners. What can I do with this - it isn't in an ideal area and is quite an eyesore for my poor neighbor who has already hinted at how unattractive it is from her porch where she dines frequently with her family. We have just planted some new plants and I can see the landscaping fabric peeking out - should I scatter some of this around or would I be best to just use mulch and somehow figure another way to get rid of this pile?
Thank you for your guidance! |
Follow-Up Postings:
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| You have a potential valuable resource on hand, even if you and your neighbor consider the compost pile an "eyesore". Even if some material might still be identifiable if it smells like good, rich earth it can be spread around, on planting beds or your lawn, where the compost will feed the soil bacteria in your soil. If the egg shells, orange peels, clumps of potting soil, and urn liners cannot be easily made into small bits and pieces you could screen them out for use on a compost pile elsewhere. |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| Why not just move the pile? |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| Is the landscape fabric under the compost pile? I'm sorry, I couldn't clarify that from reading your post. |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| If it looks like finished compost, I'd use it. If it didn't look finished, I'd probably either make it look more attractive or move it and finish it. |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| Stick a shovel in and find out whether there is finished compost under there you can use. If so, scrape off the unfinished stuff and set it aside (maybe make a new pile out of sight?) and use the good stuff. If you ask people in a composting forum whether you should get rid of a compost pile, we're liable to ask you for your address. So don't tempt us. :-] |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| ha ha; toxcrusadr, you made me laugh :-) I think we have tossed all identifiable items off the top and sides and are down to the "good stuff" now. Landscaping materials is NOT under compost pile - it is under some more mature plants that have been planted by the previous owner - do I add this and then mulch or just this? How thick? I have approx. 2.5' x 3' to find a use for. |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| If possible screen then mulch away! |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| Compost is a great mulch, even if half done. You can put it on several inches thick. If it doesn't look pleasing to your eye you can then cover it with whatever mulch you like. The worms will till in the compost for you as it breaks down. Glad I gave you a laugh, it looks like we can use more of that around here. |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| If you do some reading about the landscape fabric/plastic, I think you'll decide to remove it. Having it between the soil and the compost/mulch prevents many of the benefits from being realized, and most people usually end up hating it later for all kinds of reasons. I agree, tox. A good laugh keeps everything in perspective ;) |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| We are coming to take your unwanted compost. If you live nearby. From ipad |
RE: Compost pile?
| | |
| BTW, the title of this thread gave me a chuckle. As in: "Compost pile?" The general answer always being... "Yes!" |
Post a Follow-Up
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in.
If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Soil Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
