You will want to select the one that best fits your specific needs. Here are the four main types of compost tumblers to choose from:

1. Center-axle Mounted Drums: This kind of tumbler is fixed on a frame over the ground, and an upright mounted barrel rotates around the central axle like a Merry Go Round.

Operating this tumbler is simple; all you have to do is spin the drum. Some have doors on both of the ends, which makes loading and unloading easier. Most of these units are mounted close to the ground, which requires a smaller wheel barrow for unloading.

Giving it its name, the central axle is responsible for mixing the materials. A few examples of center-axle mounted drum tumblers are the Tumbleweed, the Green Machine, Yardiac tumbler, and the Urban Compost Tumbler.

2. Base Mounted Rolling Drums: Unlike the center-axle mounted drum, these tumblers are mounted parallel upon ground-level bases. Some contain rollers, whereas others have rounded points that hang the drum to let it spin.

The base mounted rolling drums with the rollers are much easier to turn. For models that don’t have rollers, steps can be molded to the body, so that you can turn it with your legs.

Some models can be removed from the base and set up-right to load, but unloading it using a wheel barrow can be difficult. For these types it is better to roll it to the garden area and dump the contents.

Examples of base mounted rolling drum tumblers to buy are the EZ Composter, Eco-Cycle Base Tumbler, Step-down Composter and the Compost Mixer.

3. Rolling Spheres: Rolling spheres, true to their name, are huge molded balls of plastic that are filled with the composting material and then rolled around the yard.

They are easily filled, because they lie on the ground, but might be harder to empty. Because these models are not true spheres, like a basketball, moving them around in the direction you want can be difficult.

They tend to roll in whichever direction they please, because they have sides like a dome. However, if you have a large space, it can be fun to roll them around.

If you’re in an urban area, the neighbors wouldn’t be too pleased if your compost container kept rolling into their yard.

If you’re looking to buy this type, Large Batch Composter and the Bio Orb are good brands.

4. Crank-operated Drums: Considered top of the line models of compost tumblers, they are more expensive than the other types of tumblers.

Crank-operated drums are built with a parallel mounted drum fixed on a raised frame.

Most crank-operated drums contain internal baffles, which are responsible for mixing the composting material. Loading the material can be difficult, because of how high above the ground these units sit.

On the other hand, unloading one is easy, because the compost pours out. Brands to consider are the Mantis ComposTwin and the ComposTumbler.

Now that you know the various types of compost tumblers there are to choose from, you are able to make the best, well-informed decision. Whichever tumbler fits your needs and preferences, you will not be disappointed in any of the recommended brands.

Composting can also help gardeners save money by being able to produce their own fertilizer from organic wastes.  If you are not good at building things or simply do not want to spend the time building the compost bin, there are four types of efficient compost bins you can purchase:

1. Enclosed Bin:  Enclosed compost bins are great for growers with limited space.

They are the most popular bins, because of their neat appearance and low price.

In addition, you don’t have to turn a holding unit, making these bins low-maintenance, and the lid protects from rain and animals.

However, low maintenance comes with slower composting: composting can take any where from six months to two years.

The only way to speed up the decomposition process is to aerate the pile.

2. Rolling Bins:  This compost bin is ideal for homeowners and others with sufficient space.  Rolling bins are low maintenance and easy to use and low.

All you have to do is roll it to your yard waste, load it up, and roll it away again.  However, fully loaded bins can become heavy and difficult to roll.  On the plus side, a quick tumble every day or two mixes and aerates the pile for you, the lid protects compost from rain and animals.

3. Compost Tumblers:  If you have limited space and are looking for a compost bin that compost swiftly, compost tumblers are ideal for you.  As the name implies, compost tumblers function by turning their contents periodically.

Just like enclosed bins and rolling bins, the lid protects from rain and animals.  This energy-efficient bin supplies bacteria with the oxygen it needs, making it easy to aerate, while speeding up decomposition.

On the downside, once the compost tumbler is full and the process begins, you must wait before adding materials.

4. Worm Bins:  Worm bins work by a process called vermicomposting; red worms are used to dispose of organic material and turn it into a rich, organic soil conditioner known as worm castings.  These can be used by both homeowners and apartment dwellers with limited space, because worm bins can be placed anywhere.

For example, they can be established under the kitchen sink, outdoors, or in the garage.  Another benefit of worm bins is that they are low maintenance and can be used year round.

A drawback is that unpleasant odors can occur if the bin is overloaded.  This can be resolved by allowing the worms sufficient time to decompose the waste, before adding more.

Something else to take into consideration is the temperature, because if it is too cold, the worms will freeze.  The ideal temperature of the area should be between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

No matter which type of compost bin you decide on purchasing, each bin is guaranteed to accomplish its task efficiently.

The type of bin you choose depends partly on personal preferences and partly on the amount of organic waste you have.  Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each compost bin will help you make the perfect choice for your needs.

You’ll want to consider how often you will empty your bucket and select a size accordingly. If your compost pile is in your backyard, this might not be as big a factor as it will be if you have a garden and compost area in another location such as a rented community lot. If size doesn’t matter, you can use just about anything to store your scraps in as long as it has a snug lid. The lid is important to prevent foul odors from permeating your kitchen and to ward against insects and vermin.

You’ll find kitchen compost buckets specially designed for storing food scraps at many gardening or recycling centers. These might be constructed from plastic or stainless steel and come complete with lids and handles. Handles are pretty important because if you collect scraps for several days your bucket will get heavy and you want to be able to lug it to your compost pile with ease.

An optional feature in some kitchen compost buckets is a carbon filter. These are usually set into the lids as added protection against odors escaping. They’re nice, but not a necessity. Choosing between buckets made of plastic and those made from stainless steel is a matter of taste and décor. Steel, of course, is more durable and will last longer. A steel bucket is also more attractive in your kitchen. Most people store their compost buckets under the sink though so its appearance may not be that important since it will be out of sight most of the time.

Another option if you want a stylish compost bucket is to choose one made from ceramic. These come in a variety of designs. You could choose a plain white one for example, or a white one with blue bands, or butterflies painted on it. Remember, while looks may be important to you, kitchen compost buckets need to be functional too. Choosing one with a wide mouth will make it much easier to scoop out the contents when it is time to empty the scraps.

Most kitchen compost buckets are around one gallon in size but they can be a little smaller or larger up to 2.5 gallons. If you have a large family, you will accumulate food waste much quicker, so larger might be better. On the other hand, if you live alone, you may still prefer a larger size so you can collect scraps for a week at a time. In the winter when it is cold and snowy outside, you will appreciate not making so many trips to the compost pile.

Cleaning your bucket each time you empty it can be a chore. If that is one job you dread, you may want to use biodegradable bucket liners so you can just pull them out along with your food scraps and toss the whole thing onto your compost pile. The liners will break down along with the scraps and can make it much easier to keep your bucket clean. It is a good idea to clean and rinse your bucket after you empty it to help control odor.

You can toss most of your produce scraps into your kitchen compost bin. This includes coffee grounds and egg shells. It is generally not advised to put meat scraps into your compost pile and you certainly don’t want to toss anything into the bucket that would be toxic since the scraps will eventually be placed in your garden. Your compost bucket shouldn’t be thought of as a trash can but as a container for food for your garden.

Buying a kitchen compost bucket might be somewhat difficult to do locally if you don’t want to spend time shopping around. However, they are easy to find online where you can also buy accessories for them such as liner bags and replacement filters. These buckets vary in price according to the type you buy. Simple plastic buckets can be purchased for well under $20. Fancier steel or ceramic compost buckets may cost as much as $60 or more. If you buy online don’t forget to factor in shipping as heavier ceramic models can be quite heavy.

Once you buy your kitchen compost pail, you’ll want to keep it easily accessible so you will use it with each meal. You can toss trimmings into it as you prepare your meal and scrape your left over scraps in when the meal is over. Because odor may escape each time you open the lid, you may want to save your food scraps in a separate bowl as you prepare your meal and clean up afterwards so you open the bucket only once.

When your bucket is close to being full, or more often if you like, take your scraps to your outside bin or pile and add them to your existing compost. By doing this, you will help reduce waste in your local landfill and at the same time make rich fertile soil for your garden. Spending money on a kitchen compost bucket is a small price to pay for something that makes such a big impact on our planet. Composting is the natural way to recycle and yields a big benefit to your garden for just a little effort.

Nowadays there are literally million upon millions of people making their own organic compost, although of course, everyone has their own reasons for doing so.

While some people simply want to save some money by not having to buy commercial compost, others are doing it simply for the fun of it, or perhaps because they care about the environment.

• Likewise, many avid gardeners choose to make their own compost simply because it beats the pants off the compost you can buy at garden centers, not too mention the fact that unless you make it yourself, you can never be absolutely sure it really is organic.

In this article you will learn how to build your own homemade home compost gardening equipment and accessories, building composting equipment is easy with the right compost plans!

• Whatever your reason is, you will of course still require some composting equipment, although the equipment you require will to a certain extent depend on what your composting requirements are.
• In all likelihood, you probably already have some equipment which you can use, rather than go out and buy expensive pieces of equipment from a garden center.

Building Your Own Compost Gardening Equipment

What You’ll Need to Get Started

Generally speaking, you’ll need the following in order to start your own compost making process at home:

1. Compost thermometer
2. Compost turner
3. Compost bin
4. Compost starter
5. Organic compost

• Over and above these five items, you’ll probably also require a few other miscellaneous items depending on what you already have laying around at home.

Could this activator process be 100% safe? (Later on when we consume produce, etc.)
Activating a compost pile using urine surprisingly is actually completely safe for everyone!

Other benefits of this form of composting?
This form of Compost Gardening Equipment is environmentally friendly and considered to be a very green activity, because it ends up saving alot of money, because there is no need to buy fertilizer. As well, they are able to cut down on the creation of chemical fertilizer products, which are created from fossil fuels! Also, this green method stops the extreme waste of water, because there is no longer any reason to flush the toilet, haha!

Since your urine is highly concentrated with nitrogen it is able to help stop pollution in rivers, which is a really excellent benefit for everyone. It can only aid to stopping the river pollutants if the local water treatment plants do not use denitrification when treating the water. This new form of green life isn’t going anywhere for a very long time! These days it is used in space, even NASA uses urine within their Hydroponics Growing Systems! It’s the truth!!!

Small Compost Pile	Garden Compost Pile	Pile Of Compost
Worm Compost Pile	Wooden Compost Bin	Bag of soil compost

1. Plan Out Compost Bin Materials – What materials you are going to need to use to construct the composter structure out of.
2. Estimate Budget – You will need to have a strict budget lined up on what exactly you are prepared to spend on this project and exactly what are reasonable prices for the materials and labor.
3. Homemade Composter Design Plans – Does your compost bin need to spin? Electric composters that compact materials and automatically made the soil for you. These can cut the time it takes to create compost in half, sometimes even more!
4. Time Investment – Be ready and willy to dedicate a certain amount of time to this project until you are finished, it won’t finish itself!
5. That just about does it for this post on building your own composter bin plans from scratch. I will pickup where I left off during the next post, part two, and I will even be releasing a new featured video on the subject. That’s all coming up next so stay tuned and don’t touch that dial, the master compost gardener will be right back! In the mean time, why don’t you go ahead and take a break you have been working hard!

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