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anna

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ants in compost
« on: August 13, 2004, 02:41:37 »
i have one of those big black dalek things in my garden and I've noticed that it basically contains an "anthill" - veg peelings the lot. is this good or bad? should i be discouraging the b*ggers?

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Re:ants in compost
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2004, 09:23:44 »
Ants are a sign that your compost is too dry. Slosh on some water occassionally to keep it more moist - that'll help it rot down too. But don't soak it or it will turn to slime rather than compost.
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