Classic composting
The traditional advice for constructing a
classic compost heap is quite simple. First,
collect together a mixture of soft, nitrogenrich
waste and tougher, carbon-rich material.
Shred any tree and shrub prunings.
Second, start filling your compost bin with layers of different
materials, adding a spadeful of compost or soil now and then – the
right micro-organisms will colonize your heap eventually anyway,
but there’s no harm in giving them a helping hand. Carry on until
your heap measures at least
