Intuition would have it that the bigger the bin you use, the more compost you’ll be able to create. Unfortunately, intuition doesn’t always lead us to the correct answer. To help explain why this is the case, we must first focus on what is going on inside the bin itself. It’s h...
Find out how to build your own compost bin using old pallets, in this simple step-by-step project. From the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Another super simple way to get yourself composting in style. A smart tip from Eartheasy: build two of these bins and set them up beside each other. This allows you to turn your compost by simply shoveling the pile into the neighboring bin — much easier than trying to turn a pile with...
Green living: How to make a compost binDonna Vickroy
Make sure you find a cool place without a lot of sunshine for your worm bin. Step 8: Keep it going and going Continue to add scraps until you have more soil than scraps. Then let the mixture sit until all scraps have fully composted. Scoop out the compost (not the worms!) and start...
Spray with lukewarm water until moist, but not soaking wet. (Note: too much water can be the culprit if your compost starts to smell). Step 8: Find A Convenient Spot For Your Compost Bin Place the bin in a shady area away from the house (if you live in an apartment or have no ba...
which you can put in a corner of your yard. Wooden snow fencing is a bit more attractive, but more expensive. When it comes time to turn the pile, all you have to do is lift the fencing, move it a few feet, and toss the compost material back into the bin. Setups also can be ...
Hello and welcome to The Compost Bin. I'm Compostwoman and I live with my family in rural Herefordshire. We have nearly four acres of garden and woodland, all managed organically and to Permaculture principles, which we share with Chickens, Cats and assorted wildlife. We also grow a lot ...
The best way to learn is by experimentation. As you try composting, you’ll become more familiar with the temperatures, moisture levels, and smells that can help you evaluate and optimize your composting setup. Composting breakdown can take a couple of months, and then the finished compost can...
How To Make Compost We probably don’t need to tell you the benefits of compost for your soil. With a few easy steps you can grow bigger healthier plants and save your scraps from being turned into garbage. Plus, composting gives you the opportunity to see exactly what is going into ...