|
| does anyone have any info on where to get small size compost bin? The ones I checked out were huge ones, 50 gallons or so I think. thanks |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by jburesh1388 z8 WA (My Page) on Fri, Apr 18, 08 at 12:47
| You can make one out of a trash can of any size or even the smaller rain barrel types. Just drill holes in it for air and water to be released. Or you could make it out of wood. I made a really large one out of pallets, but you could copy the design and shrink it. |
|
- Posted by purplelotus Zone8 West WA (My Page) on Fri, Apr 18, 08 at 17:29
| oh, thanks. I thought it has to be 'rolling' kind to be effective. will check your design and copy :) |
|
- Posted by jburesh1388 z8 WA (My Page) on Fri, Apr 18, 08 at 19:41
| the rolling kinds are said to be easier in that you don't have as much work in turning the pile. I've created a 2 bin system so that I fork one pile into the 2nd nearby bin wait 2 weeks and then send the pile back to the original bin. It takes up more space but works really well. I have a more compact "city" compost bin, but it is horrible to empty and stir around. They make aerators for these types of bins that help some. It just means it takes longer for the compost to be "finished". I empty it 2 times a year into my garden beds and then just cover it with a couple of inches of dirt so it can finish off quicker. Then the compost is right at root level. come find me tomorrow and I'll show you. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Please Note: Only registered members from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia are able to post messages here (this may be indicated by the title of the forum. All exchanges not indicated otherwise are restricted to those living in the U.S.) If you are a member from an area mentioned above, please log in.
Return to the Pacific Northwest Garden Exchange Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.