There’ll be rich pickings in your own back yard this autumn, gardeners told
GARDENERS in West Sussex are being urged to take advantage of the rich pickings that will literally be in their own back yard this autumn by getting a composter.
The call comes from Better Tomorrows, the independent community company that promotes sustainable living in the county, which has tied up with a manufacturer to offer bargain-priced composters.
John de Mierre, Chairman of Better Tomorrows, said: “Composting is a cost effective and natural process that transforms kitchen and garden waste into a valuable food product for your garden.
“It helps to improve soil structure, maintain moisture levels and helps to suppress plant disease.
“Composting also helps to reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfill, so helping to save money, energy and water as well as reducing greenhouse gases.”
Autumn is ideal for composting, he said.
“This is because there is a great deal of nutrient-rich waste available.
“Spent bedding plants, grass cuttings, autumn leaves and prunings can all be composted throughout the autumn and winter months, to produce a rich compost ideal for spring planting,” said John.
Much of the food waste in household bins can also be composted.
“Anything from fruit and vegetable peelings to egg shells, tea bags, pet hair and even shredded paper can be composted,” said John.
The UK’s top selling composter, the Compost Converter, which has been endorsed by more than 85 per cent of local authorities for use by their residents, is available from only £14 plus delivery. It is made of recycled plastic and has a 10-year guarantee.
For full details visit www.getcomposting.com or call 0844 571 4444.
