Composters

[nabob]

I have been doing work in the garden over the last two years and at last have a new position for my composter (green plastic). However I have mislaid the lid and wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what I could use instead or is it really necessary? Thank you.

[smurfchops]

I have never used a composter. I just pile the leaves, eggshells, fruit peelings etc. in a space behind the trees at the back of the garden, and sometimes use Garrotta to break it up. Eventually I get a lovely mulch which I can use all over the garden. So I don't think you need a lid. My compost looks like a pyramid and sometimes I find a hole at the back of it - local foxes have made it an igloo !

[madmaggot]

A bit of old carpet or a thick piece of plastic will do. It does help to cover it as it will aid the warming process although it will still be ok without.

[nabob]

Thanks both, I'll probably go for the carpet /plastic or something similar.

[johnk]

I use glass as this traps the heat of the sun and helps heat the compost up but as long as it's protected from rain it'll be OK