Compost Critters

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Submitted by Y. Breyn on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 1:11pm

So, in keeping up with Earth Day celebrations and spring time planting, I have been getting ready (and have started already) to plant flowers and edible plants in my back and front yards. I also have the desire to start a compost pile next to my garage. My fear, having seen many stray cats, oppossums, and raccoons in my neighborhood, is that they will tear into it (the compost pile) scattering my pile into the alley behind my house and create a HUGE mess.

Lucky for me, I have great twitter buddies, and someone suggested this article from thegoodhuman.com. The article gives some great pointers on how to keep these would-be pests out of your compost pile/container. One fine suggestiong is to keep your pile free of dairy and animal products and place fresh scraps about 8" deep into the pile so the pest cannot smell them.

Another great resource if you are just starting (like me!) or need some pointers on your established compost pile, is www.composting101.com


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