I'm a first time composter & made a small 3'x4' one from old pallets. Its maybe a foot deep now and layered sorta in grass clippings, wood chips, a little dirt and some dry sunflower and pumpkin plants (damned squash bugs!!!), kitchen veggie scraps etc. I've dampened it a few times but... So here's the question. I've covered it on top only with a piece of solar cover from our old swimming pool to increase the heat inside. Its worked well so far as it relates to the heat. So is this a good idea to continue into the fall and winter, or should I uncover it and let nature take its course? Compost bin is next to the house, direct morning sun only, very little rain.
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20 years ago