To make compost, you need very little other than ordinary garden tools. However, as you grow in confidence, you’ll find tools that help you create compost faster, with less effort and better results. One or two might surprise you too (do you know how, why and when to use a hot water bottle?) New to making compost? Start with Compost Tools for Better Faster Compost.
In a hurry? We think the Ejwox is our go-to for keeping compost hot between turns – effective aeration for medium to large bins without requiring you to lift heavy material. Turning compost can be hard work, especially when you have a half a ton of the stuff! And while I always thought of it […]
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In fifteen years of composting, I’ve turned over my fair share of heaps. As an exercise, it’s hard to beat, but when you have half a ton of semi-decomposed compost to turn and an aching back, it’s a blessing to have the right tool to do the job. So having used a mixture of garden
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If you’re like me, you’re on the lookout for ways to get good compost without having to use huge amounts of effort. And the thing that is the hardest is turning the compost. Fortunately, there are many ways to aerate the compost which don’t involve turning, and one of them involves a nifty tool called
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When we first interviewed Ashley from Monty Compost a couple of years ago, the compost tech company was just getting started. Now they’re established, we asked Kristina Cao from Monty Compost to share how their technology could be used to speed up the composting process. Composting is an efficient and cost-effective way to create a
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One of the most useful things you can have in your composting toolbox is a thermometer. While you don’t need one if you have a small, cool heap, if you are hot composting it can allow you to assess the heat of your pile and let you know if you need to act to increase
In a hurry? For most backyard composters, the Reotemp 16-inch offers reliable readings and clear color-coded zones. Need serious reach? The Reotemp Heavy Duty (36-inch) is built for large piles and long-term outdoor use. I’ve been composting long enough to remember when the process felt mysterious. My first compost thermometer came with a HotBin, and
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I’d wondered for a while how well compost aerators would work. When I hurt my shoulder and couldn’t turn my compost in 2022, it seemed like a good idea to try one out! I ordered the Darlac Compost Aerator DP788, and it’s a very usable, if not perfect, tool. Do note that this device is
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If you’ve constructed your compost heap well, it won’t be long before it starts heating up. And if you’re like me, curiosity will soon start to gnaw at you. What’s the temperature? Is it too cool or too hot? When do you need to turn it? What happens if I add this or that material
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At Compost Magazine, a lot of our focus is on home composting. But what if you want to create more compost – a lot more compost? Industrial composting could be your answer. Industrial composting technologies allow you to turn organic waste into compost on a much larger scale than you could ever achieve with a
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Update: The company has come a long way since this interview! You can learn more about how the device works and how to use it in 7 Ways to Use Compost Technology to Speed Up Your Compost. There’s no point in aiming for total accuracy when it comes to composting. Unless you are a commercial
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