If you are environmentally minded, you should compost. Composting is a painless way of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. It also results in a nutrient rich soil amendment you can add anywhere in your garden, proving that you can get treasure from your trash.
When buying a compost tumbler there are a few things to keep in mind.
1.Bigger isn't always better. Most people believe that bigger is better and so they get the largest tumbler around. While this may suit your needs, bear in mind that the larger the bin, the heavier it is and the harder it will be to turn.
2.Doors should open easily. Some tumblers have doors that screw on to the body of the composter. These are cumbersome and over time often get clogged with dirt and debris.
3.Consider how you will be removing the finished compost. Some composters are low to the ground, while some are higher. If you plan on dumping your compost into a wheel barrow it will be easier if the composter is higher off the ground. If you are planning on using a shovel to remove your compost, you may want to consider a composter that is lower to the ground.
Compost bins are a must have in most suburban and urban environments. Most municipalities have regulations against open compost piles as these can attract rats and other pests, in addition to developing an odor which can be offensive to your neighbors. Compost tumblers provide an elegant solution to this problem. They are generally odor free, neat, and unobtrusive.
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1.Bigger isn't always better. Most people believe that bigger is better and so they get the largest tumbler around. While this may suit your needs, bear in mind that the larger the bin, the heavier it is and the harder it will be to turn.
2.Doors should open easily. Some tumblers have doors that screw on to the body of the composter. These are cumbersome and over time often get clogged with dirt and debris.
3.Consider how you will be removing the finished compost. Some composters are low to the ground, while some are higher. If you plan on dumping your compost into a wheel barrow it will be easier if the composter is higher off the ground. If you are planning on using a shovel to remove your compost, you may want to consider a composter that is lower to the ground.
Compost bins are a must have in most suburban and urban environments. Most municipalities have regulations against open compost piles as these can attract rats and other pests, in addition to developing an odor which can be offensive to your neighbors. Compost tumblers provide an elegant solution to this problem. They are generally odor free, neat, and unobtrusive.
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