How To Garden Compost Bins Work

Hi Sally the compost bin doesnt need to be in all day full sun but it does need to be somewhere where it gets some sun during the day as the soil microbes need heat to work and start breaking down the organic matter so heat needs to get into the compost heap to get them going.

How to garden compost bins work. Thats why tumbler composters are. Making a compost bin for your garden for only about 20. This would happen organically in an unenclosed space too but a compost bin creates the perfect conditions for microorganisms to break down discarded material and turn it into nutrient-rich soil.

9 square foot cover preferably made of solid wood. The compost will emerge over the months or even up to a year and you. You can place your compost scraps in these bins and worms are free to assist in the breakdown and distribution of the nutrients.

Ideally the compost rotates through the bins and then is complete. With a big pile of compost in the garden facing you it may be hard to summon the enthusiasm to turn it with a pitchfork or shovel. If it was at risk of being investigated by an animal I wouldnt compost cooked bones they can splinter in the throat.

Most compost bins have spaces between the exterior boards for aeration. This hot compost bin can compost two parts food waste to one-part garden waste and is designed to allow microorganisms worms and oxygen to function together and create ideal break down temperatures. Fill it up with all your fruit.

If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. The ideal size for a fast working home compost pile is 3 wide x 3 high x 3 deep. Greenes Fence Cedar Compost Bin 11549 Walmart.

This bin from Walmart is easy to fill and the cedar planks last a long time. Keep moving the materials through the bins leaving one bin open to rotate the compost into. Dont compost poo especially not cat poo in case it contains.