As we all now, composting has its benefits, but what are compost tumblers and compost bins?

A compost tumbler rotates, allowing you to turn the pile easily. The advantage of these as opposed to a compost pile is that it is quicker to make compost and turning is a breeze.

Some people make their own compost bins at home using things like wood with wire fencing, barrels, and more. Just remember to have something to allow the pile to aerate like wire fencing. If it doesn’t rotate like a tumbler then you will need to turn the pile another way (shovel, etc). It takes time to build these, so be sure to have some free time handy before you try to build one.

An alternative to these is to use products such as Great Big Plants. This gives you all the benefits of compost without having to build or buy compost bin tumblers and worry about turning them over. Take a look at your garden and see what is right for you.

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