Plant Gardens 101

by Dave Tee

The rotating composter is by far the best way to make fast compost. The claims of being able to make compost in a few weeks are absolutely true and even without this distinct advantage the compost tumbler has a number of other very useful benefits.

The fact that they are a sealed unit apart from the ventilation holes makes for almost no smell. This means that they will not attract vermin and other animals like a normal compost bin would. Because there is no smell it also makes it much more pleasant to have in the garden. (more…)

I have grown my own vegetables for years. This means making compost to ensure I get maximum yields. Making compost can be a messy affair and can also attract unwanted pests. Not with a rotating composter. These low priced compost tumblers are amazing. For anyone wanted to make compost fast you simply cannot get better that one of these machines.

They can make compost in as little as two weeks. It sounds unbelievable but if you ask anyone who owns a compost tumbler they will tell you the same thing. If you use them as directed you can have quality compost in as little as a few short weeks. They are nothing short of miraculous. (more…)

When I first heard about the rotating compost bin I must say I was a little dubious. Claims of compost in two or three weeks seemed unrealistic to me. I decided to investigate, to see if this really could be true. The compost bin tumbler works in a fairly unique way. The bin is always on a pivot so it can be turned around. This mixes up the contents thoroughly.

Why do we do this? The mixing ensures that all the contents become finely chopped making them easier to break down. If we add to this the fact that mixing encourages the high temperatures needed to make compost. There will be an even temperature throughout which means all the contents will compost at a much higher rate than a conventional heap. (more…)

The rotating compost bin has become very popular in recent years. Primarily because more and more of us are deciding to compost our green waste and the result is some fantastic new machines that can make compost in a very short space of time.

The compost tumbler works on a fairly simple premise. You add soft organic material to them on a regular basis and eventually you get a fantastic compost as the end result. They are sealed containers so there is no rodent or animal problem to contend with. For many this is reason enough. Added to this is the actual tumbling action that you perform by turning a handle. This is at the heart of the design. This turning will mean that you are regularly chopping up the contents which make them a lot quicker to turn in to compost. It also means that there is an even heat in the barrel which will keep the contents activated at an optimum temperature. This constant temperature means that everything inside will degrade at a similar speed.

Because of the way these barrels act it means that you can produce compost in a very short space of time. As little as two weeks in some cases. If you want a nice and easy way to make compost then I strongly suggest you investigate the rotating compost bin. They really are a very efficient way indeed of producing quality compost in a short space of time.
The urban compost tumbler has gained immensely in popularity. See the compost tumbler post for lots of information on the rotating compost bin.

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