The leaves are starting to fall. Is it Autumn already?

What do you have planned for your plants or garden?

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zoneOP
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    3 hours ago

    Ah yeah, I don’t have a lot of physical ability or space. A pallet bin would have been good if I did

    • maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone
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      2 hours ago

      Maybe start with just the leaf litter. Add some soil if you’re going to drop some worms in there otherwise it’s probably not necessary. The litter should be lighter to work with then all three together (soil, litter and scraps) and shouldn’t slime or mould the tub up as much as scraps (if at all). It probably wont need as much attention as composting scraps as well. An alternative to soil for worms is a peat brick if you can get a hold of one. Not sure if it’s the environmentally friendly thing to use any more though. If you do add worms use a fork to stir and not a spade, don’t let the bottom get boggy and make sure the tub is always in a cool shady spot all year round as the worms wont have anywhere to retreat to in the heat.

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        2 hours ago

        Thanks. I might not add worms because they’re expensive and I don’t want to accidentally burn them or accidentally let them dry out. My yard doesn’t get shade

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          1 hour ago

          Do you already have garden beds with worn access? If so just drill out the holes a bit bigger on the bottom of your tub and sit it in the corner of your garden they’ll find there way in and out as needed

          Also don’t be afraid to cocaine and garden to get a little bit extra done 👍😉

          • melbaboutown@aussie.zoneOP
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            13 minutes ago

            A few tiny grass choked patches with shallow pipes underneath. It’s not great.

            Lol I’d snap a limb off