How do keep tree roots out of my compost pile?

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  1. AAnightowl

    AAnightowl Young Pine

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    My compost pile is in my veggie garden. Do any of you have problems with tree roots getting into the compost pile? It sure makes it difficult to get at the compost and using it.

    How do you keep tree roots out? Cutting down so many trees is not do-able.

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  3. tkhooper

    tkhooper Seedling

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    Well I have an old shed door underneath my pile and I keep turning the pile. Between those activities I haven't had a root problem yet.
     
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    jbest123 In Flower

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    You have two problems. What are tree roots doing in your garden?
     
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    AAnightowl Young Pine

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    I live in the country, and have lots of trees around my property. The trees are not in my garden, but they send out their roots quite far. There are two trees near my garden. That black walnut near my garden will be cut down this fall, as will some other trees.
     

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