Troubleshooting - Composting

Find the ins and outs of composting here. For help with specific products, please visit "Using your system"

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Written by Ishka Bless

Help with operating your compost bin

How moist should my compost be?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

We are going on holiday. Is there anything we should do to prepare our compost bin?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

Can diseased plants be added to my compost?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

Can rotten/mouldy food be added to my compost?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

Is compost safe to use in my garden?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

How do I know when my compost is ready? How long does it take?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

Does my compost need to be placed on bare earth?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

Can I add pet waste to my compost?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

What can I add to my compost?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

Help with composting issues

My compost is attracting vermin (rats/mice/possums). What should I do?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

I have bugs (worms/maggots/pot worms/mites/flies/slugs/snails/ants) in my compost. What should I do?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago

My compost smells. What does this mean?

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated over a week ago