The major goal in my plan to enjoy the house: get the backyard livable and make it a place to be. Small step to attaining aforementioned goal? Build a space for outdoor composting of leaves and what not in the corner of the yard where nothing will grow.
Z and I spent an entire Sunday making countless trips to the orange box and lifting a seemingly endless number of cinder blocks. Ouch.
Here is the photo log of the Vaughn Trap Compost Pile.
Laying it out:
Hard at work:
The fully finished project...
Nice idea to use a shade part of your yard. The reason nothing grows here is too much shade. Using cinder blocks may make your "pile" too dry, since it wicks moisture away from the compost. Maybe hang a tarp or old plastic bags as a liner to reduce moisture loss? Also, depending on your climate, you may need to cover the pile against to much rain or, conversely, moisture loss. Compost must reach a temp of 130-160 to work optimally. Best of luck with your backyard projects!
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