Ian
I have two dogs. Is it safe for me to throw their poo into the compost bin? Thanks HB Derry
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Some people throw all of their toilet waste into the compost! Years ago everything went into the cottage garden. Some people will find that vegetables grown in dog mess are very unpalatable. I know a few people who put all of the dog waste into the compost; they say that it just needs leaving for at least six months to rot down thoroughly. If you feel that your bin doesn’t reach high temperatures in summer to speed the rotting process down then either get an attractive bin solely for the purpose and leave in for ages. Alternatively, throw the waste under hedges or shrubs, they will rot down in no time (or get eaten by slugs!). Have you thought about investing in a doggy toilet?
Environmental dog loo
Dog mess is a real hazard in the garden, especially if children are playing, and dog urine can have a terrible effect on a lawn. A dog loo could be the answer as it's a natural way to dispose of dog waste safely. A company called Armitage manufactures a circular green container that is dug into the garden with gravel and drainage beneath. A twist-lock lid keeps the waste safe from children and other pets. A small amount of bio activator must be added to the loo each week to break down the waste and when the unit is full simply flush it through with two buckets of clean water and the dissolved waste will drain away.
Horticultural,environmental.
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