Compost Bins
December 18th, 2006 . by lars
Uses:
- Making compost and compost tea to add to your garden soil
- Recycling organic kitchen waste and garden debris
- Reducing the amount of waste you send to the municipal dump
You should consider your compost bin one of the important pieces of garden equipment your own. If you add your own compost to your garden soil, your plants will be healthier and more resistant to disease. This means you probably won’t need to use fertilizers, pesticides, etc. very often. Additionally, your soil will drain better. Thus, you’ll make better use of your water and prevent problems with root rot. Not to mention the fact that you’ll be sending less waste to the municipal dump.
There are dozens of models of compost bins on the market, including traditional compost bins, tumblers, compost cages, etc.
In addition to a compost bin, you may want to consider buying a few composting accessories such as a compost turning tool and a compost thermometer.
These gardening tools will help you product higher quality compost. Learn all you need to know about composting and composting equipment at the Compost Guide.