Westland Make Your Own Compost 3.5kg (265007)

When it comes to making compost you are completely reliant on the micro-organisms and soil dwelling creatures that feed on decaying matter.

To get your composting system working faster you need to feed the workers.

The new Make Your Own Compost is a compost activator that contains a balanced mixture of composting microbes and exactly the right levels of organic nutrients to support their activity and kick start them into action.

It’s a great way to get a new heap started.

The contents of my compost bin seems to just sit there and not do much, how can I make it compost?
There are a few key things that will make sure that the contents of your compost bin gets composting. It’s important to ensure that the bin is free draining, this allows excess fluid to drain away and also allows beneficial organisms and microbes to move in.
The balance of the type of material in your bin is very important. If you have added lots of ‘wet’, leafy material then the contents will become wet and slimy. If you have added too much ‘dry’ material such as wood chips and cardboard, the contents will just sit there and do nothing. You need to get a balance of both types of material and mix them together well.
The final secret is to do with the ‘workers’. Although when it works, compost seems to just happen, there are thousands of microscopic organisms at work that assist the process. These need to be present in huge numbers to make the process work quicker and they also need a source of nutrients. The new Westland Make Your Own Compost actually feeds the workers. It contains a balanced mixture of these composting microbes and exactly the right levels of organic nutrients to support their activity and kick start them into action. If you ensure the bin can drain, get the balance of the contents right and add this new activator you’ll find your compost will quickly start to work.