Troubleshooting - Composting

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

13 articles in this collection
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

Compost balls or clumps in your tumbler

Written by Ishka Bless
Updated this week

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