How many compost barrels do I need? How long will one barrel last? Good questions, but there are lots of variables. The two 50 gallon food-grade containers I use will hold a little more than a year of household scraps for a family of four {assuming you don’t give any scraps to the...
Transform your kitchen scraps and yard waste into valuable, nutrient-rich compost with a DIY tumbling composter.Family Handymanprovides a detailed guide on building a sturdy and feature-rich composter using a 55-gallon drum. Perfect for garden enthusiasts, this cost-effective project requires interm...
Food Safe Barrel of some sort (I used a leftover crazy person’s 40ish gallon Y2K water barrel they had in their basement in preparation for the end of the world) 3″ ABS toilet flange (I used an Oatey brand for $3.60) 3″ PVC pipe (I bought a 10′ stick-that’s the smallest ...
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Making Your DIY Compost Tumbler When you get your trash can or barrel, drill some holes in it. Not large enough to allow the compost to fall out, but big enough to allow liquids to drain out. I have a tarp that I keep mine on when I’m filling it. The holes are in the bottom ...
Many years ago I went to a dog show and found a nice 1-gallon stainless steel bucket (with handle). Cost was low. “Indipets” sells them online, but shop around for best deal with them or other manufacturers. Just make sure it’s stainless steel. Bucket is about 8″ x 8″. ...
1 gallon finely screened compost 3 TBSP lime (if using peat moss) 2 TBSP granular, organic fertilizer (or 2 TBSP of the DIY container fertilizer blend found above) Potting soil recipe for houseplants 2 gallons sphagnum peat moss or coir fiber ...