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Choosing Compost Bin Tumblers

January 10, 2012 By: Dave Tee Category: Compost Needs

The newest form of making compost has really taken off in terms of popularity. The compost bin tumbler is so quick at making compost and has so many other advantages to conventional compost heaps that it is now extremely popular. You should ensure that you buy the tumbler that is right for you.

There are a number of different designs available and each will make compost very fast. Some, however may be better suited to you and your lifestyle. There are dual chamber urban compost tumblers available which will be better suited to those who make a lot of compost.

The more standard models come in either a vertical or horizontal style. I normally recommend the horizontal models and here is why. (more…)

How To Use An Urban Compost Tumbler

December 13, 2011 By: Dave Tee Category: Compost Needs

As more and more people decide to move away from a conventional compost heap and begin to use an urban compost tumbler it is important that they are used correctly. Knowing how to use the compost tumbler for maximum results will mean that you can produce compost in a matter of weeks.

Here is how to get the fastest results using a compost bin tumbler.

If you want to make compost in a few weeks then there are a few things you need to do to make it happen. Firstly you need to ensure that you only put very soft materials in the tumbler. Only add organic matter that will break down quickly. Don’t put hard stalks of cabbages or the like inside. Just use soft leaves, grass clippings, coffee grounds and other materials that can be turned in to compost quickly. (more…)

Compost Tumblers – The Most Effective Method of Composting

June 01, 2010 By: Jack Nguyen Category: Compost Needs

There are many different methods of composting, and there are a number of products now available to those who compost. The compost bin to buy depends on the needs of the garden or home. With that said, compost tumblers provide an efficient, low maintenance, and reliable method of composting.

One of the many misconceptions about composting is that there is an odor associated with decomposing materials. The odor that is referred to is caused when microbes don’t thrive amongst the compost. Microbes are the microscopic living organisms that convert biodegradable waste into rich organic soil. Like any living being, microbes require oxygen to exist. This happens by turning the compost. When the compost sits neglected, microbes don’t get their oxygen. When the microbes don’t get their oxygen, they die, they smell, and the compost doesn’t decompose nearly as fast. The smell associated with composting only happens when compost is neglected. (more…)

Compost Bin Tumblers

May 24, 2010 By: Dave Tee Category: Compost Needs

I was very dubious when I heard about compost bin tumblers. The claims just seemed to optimistic. The more I researched, however, the more I have become convinced.

Because of the way they work you can make compost in a matter of weeks and not months. How is this possible?

They work by being rotated every few days. You spin the rotating compost bin on its axis. This means that a steady temperature is always working away at the contents. It also has the added advantage of keeping the contents well aerated and chops up what is inside at the same time. The claims are that this ensures a rapid heating and decomposition of the contents. From everything I have read it seems that this way of making compost will give you a rich mix in about three weeks. (more…)

Genuine Compost Tumbler Reviews

April 26, 2010 By: Dave Tee Category: Compost Needs

No one can now argue with the fact that compost tumblers make compost extremely quickly. Here I simply want to write a few words about compost tumbler reviews and what to look out for when reading them.

It is important to get an unbiased opinion when reading about composting tumblers. This means looking at sites that are apart from the manufacturers. You will be able to read about certain brands of a compost tumbler on the site of the owners of the brand name but they are not going to be as thorough as from stores that stock large selections.
Read composter reviews from sites that sell multiple brands. You may then discover what people really think of the various tumbler on offer and get a much more rounded view of what may be the best composter for you to buy.
You want tumbler reviews from people who have used the products. In this way you can find out the benefits and the flaws of the different tumbling composters on offer and make a much more informed decision about what will be the most suitable product for you to purchase.

Keep in mind your needs when looking for reviews of the tumbling composter. If you want a small tumbler then look for reviews that will match your needs. For dual chamber composting tumblers then do likewise. You want recommendations for products that suit what you are looking for.

In this way you can build up an accurate picture of what is the most suitable for your needs and what will work best in your situation.This should help you find really good compost tumbler reviews.

For cheap compost tumblers and unbiased opinions please read the compost tumbler reviews article on urban compost tumblers.

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