Building a simple compost heap

One of the first jobs when creating a vegetable garden is to create a compost heap. You can buy one but the GardenAdvice team have found over the years that a simple compost heap created from some old pallets which are often free or a couple of pounds each per pallet 

Simply nailed together using one as the base, this creates a very effective compost heap. If you are tight for space the pallet can be cut down to fit into a smaller area or an area with an irregular shape. 

In the spring to help the composted material break down we often grow a pumpkin or courgette. These plants are removed in the autumn the pumpkin or courgettes harvested just before the compost is used in the vegetable area recycling the nutrients etc.

Remember to water and feed you compost as you add it to the heap. Simple add some Growmore fertilizer and ring the summer as you water the garden water the compost heap as well making sure if you squeeze a handful of the compost it produces just s few drops of water. Not to dry and not to wet