I use what is commonly called 'the Chinese method' for composting. Basically you layer everything into the mound (animal/human waste, soil, green plants, soil, dead plants, soil, ashes) then encase the entire mound in clay and let it sit for three years.
The ash is mainly good if you are composting fecal waste because it keeps the flies from spreading diseases and pathogens. Either it or lime will work because when the flies attempt to burrow through it (to lay eggs) it melts their wings.
I use what is commonly called 'the Chinese method' for composting. Basically you layer everything into the mound (animal/human waste, soil, green plants, soil, dead plants, soil, ashes) then encase the entire mound in clay and let it sit for three years.
Edited for clarity on the layers.
Nice, I have leaves that have been composting for 5 years now with other waste but I never thought of using ash.
The ash is mainly good if you are composting fecal waste because it keeps the flies from spreading diseases and pathogens. Either it or lime will work because when the flies attempt to burrow through it (to lay eggs) it melts their wings.
Awesome. I have a lot of ash, so I'll use that but thanks for the extra advice.