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Troubleshooting
-
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I
start off
?
What is the
little bin
for?
Why isn’t my compost
rotting down
?
Can I put
leaves
in my compost heap?
How do I know if my compost is
breaking down
?
My compost bin is infested with lots of
little flies
, how can I get rid of them?
Is it a good idea to add
activators
to my compost bin?
Will my compost heap heat up enough to kill off
weeds
and plant
diseases
?
My compost bin is infested with
ants
. What should I do?
HELP!
Bees
seem to be nesting in my compost bin
How long
does it take to make compost in my bin?
Why hasn’t my compost bin got
air holes
in it?
Can I add
shredded paper
to my compost bin?
How can I prevent
rats
in my compost bin?
Can I compost
pet ‘poo’
?
What should I do when my compost no longer rots down and my
bin is full
?
I have read that it is best to
layer
different materials within a compost heap. Is this correct?
My compost bin seems to attract
slugs
Can I compost
evergreen leaves
?
Can I compost all types of
paper and card
?
I have more
grass cuttings
than my compost bin can cope with, what else can I do with them?
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