I have found that the needles and pine cones from the three big Scotch Pine in my yard, does a good job in my compost. It helps the compost stay loose. I also get wood chips from the local tree removal services. They are happy to get rid of there chips. If they have a lot of pine in there chips, I use it for my walk ways between my raised beds. I'm going to start finding coffee grounds. Thanks for the ideas.
I've never tried the pine needles since we have so many deciduous trees around here, but good to know. Most coffee shops are happy to get rid of their coffee grounds, all you have to do is ask.
I’m going to try this. I have 5 acres of pasture to get plenty of green grass clippings, and 50 or so hardwood trees that dump a ton of leaves. I can use my sweeper to get the clippings and leaves and push them into a pile with my tractor. I live in central Florida, so green grass clippings is not hard.
It adds up over time and is great to use almost anywhere as a topdressing for anything growing. It will break down on its own, but if you build your layers and flip it once and a while, it will be usable compost quicker.
I found this rather interesting, If you get back into giant pumpkins you should make some videos on that. I've seen your process but im sure other people would like to see it too.
For a smaller backyard pile, for sure. You could cover it or keep it in a fenced-in box. My pile is so large it's easy to move and flip being out in the open on its own, especially since I use equipment to flip it.
I've never seen such a good video about compost. Incredible. Please make more compost videos
Composting can never get boring. 😁 Great video!
I love it!
If you're short of nitrogen you can supply your owna nd pee on your leaves. You may need help with that many leaves though.
Ryan I really enjoyed compost video and the time line to see how compost breaks down.
Thanks, Dan. Appreciate it.
I have found that the needles and pine cones from the three big Scotch Pine in my yard, does a good job in my compost. It helps the compost stay loose. I also get wood chips from the local tree removal services. They are happy to get rid of there chips. If they have a lot of pine in there chips, I use it for my walk ways between my raised beds. I'm going to start finding coffee grounds. Thanks for the ideas.
I've never tried the pine needles since we have so many deciduous trees around here, but good to know. Most coffee shops are happy to get rid of their coffee grounds, all you have to do is ask.
I’m going to try this. I have 5 acres of pasture to get plenty of green grass clippings, and 50 or so hardwood trees that dump a ton of leaves. I can use my sweeper to get the clippings and leaves and push them into a pile with my tractor. I live in central Florida, so green grass clippings is not hard.
It adds up over time and is great to use almost anywhere as a topdressing for anything growing. It will break down on its own, but if you build your layers and flip it once and a while, it will be usable compost quicker.
I found this rather interesting, If you get back into giant pumpkins you should make some videos on that. I've seen your process but im sure other people would like to see it too.
Wouldn't it be better to have it covered or in a box?
For a smaller backyard pile, for sure. You could cover it or keep it in a fenced-in box. My pile is so large it's easy to move and flip being out in the open on its own, especially since I use equipment to flip it.