Composting question

Novastar · Post by **Novastar** » 02 Sep 2011, 14:47

I've been hacking away at the ivy behind the bomb shelter, where we are building the chicken run.
Am I good to stick it straight onto the compost heap (chopped up), or will I just end up with loads of baby ivy plants?
- ie, do I need to send it off as green waste?

lancashire lass · Post by **lancashire lass** » 02 Sep 2011, 15:00

I'd be tempted to put it into the green waste rather than compost it )t'

Post by **Totally Scrambled** » 02 Sep 2011, 15:48

I wouldn't put any ivy on the heap except the leaves and very green stalks, none of the woody parts and even then I would shred it as it can take a while to break down. If you mix it up with grass clippings etc. it will go quicker.
Dom

Novastar · Post by **Novastar** » 02 Sep 2011, 16:23

Thanks guys - green waste it is!
OH will be pleased as there's an awful lot of it to chop up... :oops:

At least we should be able to start getting on with the base for the run now though )t'