Backyard and Outdoor Living

SOME LIKE IT HOT

If you’re doing a lot of pruning and weeding and you and your neighbours have a lot of green waste to get rid of, why put it out for the council when you can make use of it for your garden? Save it up, collect it together and make an 18-day hot compost.

Regular or cold composting takes several months before the material breaks down sufficiently to be usable on the garden. We’re talking anything up to 12 months, depending on a number of factors.

Hot composting produces the good stuff in a much shorter timeframe, measured

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Backyard and Outdoor Living

Backyard and Outdoor Living2 min read
Coastal Escape
If you’re lucky to call a beachside suburb home, you’ll want to enjoy the full coastal lifestyle experience — such was the case for the owners of this property. "They wanted me to create a tropical retreat that would capture the essence of what it’s
Backyard and Outdoor Living4 min read
Allium Invasion
The most frequently asked question about garlic is when is the beat time to plant it — closely followed by when to harvest it. The rule of thumb is you plant on the shortest day of the year and harvest on the longest: respectively that would be mid-J
Backyard and Outdoor Living1 min read
Backyard and Outdoor Living
Editor April Ossington Writer Linda Baraciolli Contributors Angie Thomas, Terry Lin, Kirsty and Jesse, Karen Booth, Carrol Baker Sub-Editor Michelle Segal Designer Michaela Primiano Publisher Martin White Cover Image courtesy of Christian Jenkins Adv

Related Books & Audiobooks