Green Manure

[Two_Sheds]

having pulled up the dried out plants to give a bit of dry matter to the compost bin ...

Ah yes. You've just explained why you've got resident rats.

Nothing in the compost heap should be dry: it should all be moist. Compost heaps need bacteria to work. Bacteria need warmth, food and moisture.

Rats like dry beds, they don't like moist ones.

[Alison]

With the amount of rain we've had this year I'd be surprised if anything is dry for long.........

[Blue Radish]

Thanks for the reply. I have been away for a while. I will leave it for this year. Thanks also for the advice about location. I will add it to my profile.