Learn about the different types of compost bins, the pros and cons of each one, and find out which is the right compost bin for your needs.
Imagine having a simple kitchen bin in your kitchen. You throw your waste in it, and compost comes out the other side – without you having to do anything in between! Sounds too good to be true, right? Many electric composters have promised this but haven’t always lived up to the hype. These bins rightly …
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As my wife will happily say (and often does!) my DIY skills are appalling. In fact, I’m banned from doing anything in the house. Some compost projects, though, are so easy, even I can do them. I’ve previously covered DIY pallet bins and a garbage bin composter. This DIY worm bin is even easier to …
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Did you know that a worm can digest half its own body weight in a day? These little wonders work really hard for you in your compost heap. So naturally, you’ll be wondering if you should add worms to your compost bin to reap some of their benefits. However, you don’t usually need to add …
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So, you want to make compost? And I’m guessing you are trying to choose between a compost heap and a bin? While I do have my own preferences, the system you choose really does depend on a number of factors. To help you choose which is the right one for you, we’ll walk you through …
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If you want to compost kitchen scraps, a kitchen compost bin is pretty essential! The good news is that standard kitchen bins are simple to use, and if you are emptying them regularly almost any old container will do. But what if you want to actually make compost in the kitchen? Then things do get …
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Composting doesn’t have to be expensive. This DIY compost bin is easy and quick to make and has superb aeration. If you can find the materials, you can even make it for free!
I’m a massive fan of compost bins. They’re a simple way to turn waste into a rich compost that will benefit your garden for years to come. They also come in all shapes and sizes – and in my garden I’ve got everything from a homemade trash bin composter for generating heat to a three-bin …
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I’ve long been skeptical of kitchen composters. They are often criticized for producing dehydrated food, which can have nutritional value for soil or compost heap but is not true compost. Still, when Reencle reached out and asked me to review their new kitchen composter, I said yes. I had just read a Wired review of …
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So, you’re wondering how compost bins work? The first thing to realize is that there are many different types of compost bin, and they can work in very different ways from each other. We’ll see if we can define a bin, and then we’ll take a look at some of the different types of bins …
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Do you have a large garden or generate a lot of organic waste? If so, it might be time to consider a three-bin system and take your composting game to the next level. The three-bin composting method comes with a number of advantages. It makes the turning process easier and is able to cope with …
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