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Old April 27, 2013   #5
Steve Magruder
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Originally Posted by kath View Post
Do you need a composter for aesthetics? Because you don't need anything to enclose a compost pile- all you need is an area that's large enough to start building a pile at least 3' square. We build piles that are much larger but none of them have enclosures of any kind. They get covered/uncovered with a tarp to control moisture.
I would say aesthetics are a minor concern as I live in a suburban neighborhood. It doesn't have to be pretty, but having something to enclose the material would the best choice for me.
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