Problem 1: Ran out of finished compost -- need to get the current bin contents fast-cookin'
Problem 2: Neglected brush pile needs to be re-stacked to make room for a 2nd compost bin
Problem 3: Need to build/purchase 2nd compost bin
SOLUTION:
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Unstacked front half of the brush pile. Shoveled out composted soil underneath and leveled subsoil. Stripped small branches from big branches. Layered small branches in the area designated with 4 re-bars in corners (about 42" square). Stacked/wove big and long branches to build the new compost bin.
Now I can empty the black plastic compost bin into the new bin and get that fast-cookin' The Black bin can be used for fresh material which the neighbors don't want to see
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Very nice. I couldn't do that though despite having more than enough raw material. That's kindling.
If you have a Sam's Club nearby check their gardening stuff very early in the season. The past couple years they've have really good prices on their compost bins.
Although I have a little idea I might use this spring. Lattice panels could be set up on 3 sides using t-posts as corner bracing. They would have to be cut down to 3 or 4 feet long to make a manageable pile but they would hide the mess. Castor beans or sorghum could be grown on the 3 sides to further conceal the pile.
If you have a Sam's Club nearby check their gardening stuff very early in the season. The past couple years they've have really good prices on their compost bins.
Although I have a little idea I might use this spring. Lattice panels could be set up on 3 sides using t-posts as corner bracing. They would have to be cut down to 3 or 4 feet long to make a manageable pile but they would hide the mess. Castor beans or sorghum could be grown on the 3 sides to further conceal the pile.