Pond power
After the dark and dreary winter months the garden pond can look
less than picturesque. A good clean is well worth the effort
but inevitably results in a mass of slushy muck being
removed. However, you should remember that this makes a great
addition to a dry compost bin in need of a boost!
Bulb boost
As the floral summer displays
take over from the daffodils and tulips in early summer don’t
forget that bulb greenery can be composted; just make sure that the
bulbs have started to go brown indicating that all the available
goodness has been absorbed.
Moisturise with mulch
When planting new shrubs in the spring give them a really good
water and mulch heavily with compost; the additional moisture that
the mulch will hold means that you’ll have to do less watering
throughout the growing season.
Furry friends
As summer approaches family pets shed their toasty winter
coats. Unwanted dog, cat and rabbit hair, like human hair,
can be added to the compost bin.
Cover-up
As the heat rises make sure that compost bins are covered and kept
in the shade to avoid the compost drying out.