ᐅ How can I speed up the decomposition of my compost?

Created on: 2 May 2018 07:10

Hi,
it seems like we are doing something wrong with our compost. About three years ago, we had a lot of grass clippings and piled them all up. Now, when we wanted to spread it as soil, it turned out to be a slimy, tar-like mass with grass still visible inside. We also used a rapid composter, but it seems to me like a complete scam.
Is there any trick to help the green material decompose faster?

kaho6742 May 2018 13:26

#19

Okay, we still have a good amount of excavated soil left to mix in. We had it set aside separately for this purpose. I can easily cut the weeds at the top and spread them over it.

kaho6742 May 2018 13:28

#20

There is very little shrub pruning needed. Our bushes grow quite slowly (in my opinion). There is hardly anything to trim.

ypg2 May 2018 13:53

#21

kaho674 schrieb:
There is very little shrub trimmings. Our bushes seem to grow quite slowly (in my opinion). There is hardly anything to prune.

Have you tried fertilizing them?

Knallkörper2 May 2018 13:54

#22

They are probably meant to be fertilized with compost, so the circle closes 😀

kaho6742 May 2018 14:27

#23

So yes, I fertilized them with horn shavings about 3 years ago when planting. That’s supposed to be a long-lasting fertilizer.
And now I was really hoping I could spread the soil there. I would also spread the slime, but it sticks like cat poop. That’s not going to work. 🙂

ypg2 May 2018 15:07

#24

Horn shavings are a long-lasting fertilizer for one growing season.
At the beginning of the season, always mix horn meal with the shavings and apply it to the soil around the plants. So, now is the time!

ᐅ How can I speed up the decomposition of my compost?

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