What should texture of compost in the bin be?

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beckercres Jun 09, 2012

My compost is quite moist and dense - beautiful for pots and garden, but I'm not sure if this is healthy for the worms (I've read how this doesn't allow enough oxygen into the dirt?...). Should it be looser/fluffier? When I add food I try to mix the dirt with a hand trowel so that it's not so compact, but I'm afraid of killing the worms, so is there a different tool or way to do this? Thanks!

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6aseeder Arlington, MA(Zone 6a) Jun 20, 2012

use a garden fork. i just bought a cheapo from the dollar store.

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dirt_digger Longwood, FL(Zone 9b) Jun 25, 2012

I use a turkey lifter four-prong fork that I got at a yard sale....

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