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.
I originally bought the Vivosun Compost Tumbler, with the intention of reviewing it, two years ago. It’s been sitting in my garden, thoroughly tested and thoroughly unreviewed, ever since – far longer than it reasonably should have! (It’s a sad comment on how often gardening gets in the way of writing for this site.) Fortunately,
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Sometimes you have all the time in the world to create a beautiful compost bin. You make your plans, order your supplies, maybe paint the wood, and build it slowly over a couple of days. And other times you need one fast. I was in the second situation last year when I had a call
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Imagine having a simple kitchen bin. 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 attracted the ire of
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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, and . This DIY worm bin is even
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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!
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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. Most just grind and dehydrate food waste – useful for your garden, but not true compost. So when Reencle reached out asking me to review their composter, I was hesitant. But two things changed my mind: a Wired review showing a competitor’s output actually worked as growing medium,
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