Want a compost pile
I am dissapointed in myself as a gardener for not having a compost pile yet! I often have garbage in the house I think I would have put into compost. Instead, I take peelings & leftover food (non-animal) and scatter them throughout my beds. I figure either critters will eat them, or they will eventually enrich my soil.
I need a compost container that will be very easy to put together, and not require a strong back or carpentry skills. Also, something that would be at least semi-attractive to see in my back yard. Oh - and also inexpensive! I can't afford the plastic containers I see for $100 plus dollars in the nurseries or catalogs.
Any ideas?
I need a compost container that will be very easy to put together, and not require a strong back or carpentry skills. Also, something that would be at least semi-attractive to see in my back yard. Oh - and also inexpensive! I can't afford the plastic containers I see for $100 plus dollars in the nurseries or catalogs.
Any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by Tammy Sheehan on -
Debbie,
First, please check your city ordinances. Some cities prohibit compost piles unless they are in enclosed containers. The problem is that when you compost household waste, sometimes rats can nest there.
Next, if you anticipate a relatively small amount of compost material, consider a rotating or tumbleweed composter. We have one that we purchased, and it's much easier to get good compost than having a pile (which our homes association forbids, anyway). There are rotating composter plans that you can build, and the internet is a good resource. One plan I saw recently used an old 50 gallon drum and it looked quite nice put together.
Composting is GOOD, but if you compost household waste, please be very vigilant about the rodents in the neighborhood.
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Permalink Reply by Sally Popper on -
My favorite compost container is a rubber fence like thing with holes in it that you fasten with nuts and bolts through the holes (very easy) into a circular shape. I have three that I bought quite cheaply at Soil Service. I fill one, then when it's time to turn it, pick it up, put it down next to the pile that is left and relayer the old stuff with new green stuff, at least in the warm months. I've never had a fancy composter that worked as well. When we moved into our house 10 years ago, I didn't see a single worm the first year gardening. Now they own the place!
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Permalink Reply by Robert Gibson on -
Try a tin trash can with lid that fastens, and drill several small holes in the top and around the base then just roll it like a barrel every weekend
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Permalink Reply by Debbie on -
Thank you to everyone for your ideas!
I'm going to start working on this!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Kathryn Major on -
I have a hard time staying on top of my compost pile--too many things to do and not enough energy or daylight. This year I bought one of the black ecocomposter balls at Costco, and although the volume is smaller, I'm better able to keep up with it and keep it mixed with all my kitchen waste. I put it close to the door on the west side of the house so it gets lots of afternoon sun. My big compost pile is now for extra stuff that I can afford to let sit until I have time to get to it.
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