unfinished compost as mulch

[blue skys]

Will this work? I have a whole big pile of neglected compost that has yet to compost, and was wondering could I use this in between rows to help control weeds? It's got wood shavings, kitchen scraps - which I can work around to aviod any rotten stuff being used - chicken poo, leaves, etc. I have some hay/straw mixed with bunny poo to mulch my plants, but theres not enough to use everywhere.

What do y'all think?

 

[lesa]

If you are not walking between rows, it might be ok. I tried to put "hot" chicken poop on weeds last year-thought it might burn them...didn't work. I am kind of afraid you might be fertilizing an area that you really don't want stuff to grow in....JMO. Maybe someone else has a better idea. Happy Gardening!

 

[boggybranch]

I'd rebuild the compost pile and mulch, between the rows, with hay or pinestraw. I just couldn't make myself use unfinished compost as mulch that wasn't used on the beds, themselves.

 

[patandchickens]

Sure, absolutely, as long as its appearance doesn't bother you, go right ahead

Good luck, have fun,

Pat