4smile 300 Litre Garden Composter Bin Composting Waste Box Recycling Eco Storage, Plastic, Black

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We tested the different types of compost bins, using them in the garden for a year to help you find the right one for your garden. Each bin has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to design, ease of use, compost quality and value for money. Every bin in our round up below has scored a minimum of four out of five stars, so you can buy with confidence. On the plus side, the dual compartments mean that you can have 2 batches of compost on the go at different stages of decomposition, which can come in very handy for certain purposes. The bin holds heat well too, and there are multiple vents for airflow and also drainage points for excess water.

KCT Large Outdoor Wooden Compost Bin | 300 Litre Capacity

It is better to place your compost bin over soil or lawn rather than concrete – this way you will be able to get the benefit of worms and other decomposers that will come up from the soil and help the process. Making your own compost isn’t the fastest process in the world, but if you’re in a hurry, you can speed things up by using a hot compost bin. Thanks to insulated inner layers, these bins operate at higher temperatures than a plastic or wooden compost bin, and this results in your compost being ready to use in a fraction of the time. The downsides to hot composters are that they are more expensive, need to be turned over more often, and it takes time to get used to using them and produce the required results. Even with the excellent Hotbin, it took us a while to get things just as we wanted. Wormery The downside to this type of compost bin is that the things you put into it don’t mix together very well, so you can either turn it over with a fork occasionally, or invest in a compost bin with a tumbler built in. Q: What can I put in my compost bin?If you’re just starting out your journey towards reducing your carbon footprint, then the Whitefurze 220L Compost Bin is the ideal option for first timers. The 220 l capacity is more than enough for small to medium homes with average waste and garbage. slotted together easily, useful size but not made of as sturdy plastic as the pictures seem to show. The lid is flimsy and has no way of being secured in the wind, you need to drill holes to put string or some other method to hold it down. Lid has indentations/moulding in the top, water collects doesn't drain off and freezes. The ECO-Master is an easy to assemble compost bin that just snaps together! Before you build and fill your composter, choose a suitable location with easy access to the house and garden. Think of your neighbours (and any possible smells!) and install it at least 0.5 m away from other properties. Tips: This bin allows you to make full use of any materials that may be found in your garden. This product is sure to be a great accessory to any garden! The compost bin has a hinged lid which prevents pests from getting inside, as well as a removable base panel for easy extraction of compost when it is ready to be used. The slatted frame allows for high airflow and ventilation, which helps to encourage the decomposition process.

GARANTIA® ECO-Master Compost Bin 300L - Garden Tech

Want your compost in a hurry? Or perhaps you need to use a lot of it? If that’s the case then you’re only realistic option is to shell out for a hot compost bin, and this one from Hotbin is the model we chose as the best of them. The KCT Wooden Compost Bin is the perfect addition to any garden. Turning waste into compost, which can then be used around the garden, saving you money and helping the environment.It comes with 5 worm trays as standard, but its modular design means you can buy extra trays if you require them, or even use less trays if you’re short on space such as on the balcony of a flat. You won’t get any worms in the box though, so you’ll have to go out and buy those yourself. One of the most difficult parts of the composting process, when using a compost bin, is turning over the material every few weeks. Due to most compost bin designs, it can be hard to get in there with a garden fork and get the job done. Tumblers make this much easier as you can spin them around, but there is a limit to how much you can load in a tumbler before it gets very heavy and difficult to move. Other things to think about before buying a compost bin- Size and shape The neutral colour scheme and square shape of this model allow it to fit neatly and discretely in the corner of your yard. What’s more, the darker colour encourages better heat retention. Looking at all the panels, you’ll notice there are ventilated openings to let in enough oxygen. At the top is a hinged lid for easy access to dump waste while keeping pests and rodents out. This high quality composter is as good as it gets for the size and price. What I like about it: Another thing to think about is how much time you have to dedicate to your compost, as a large compost bin, such as the 4 20 litre DF Omer model, will need more attention to keep it working properly, and the manual labour required will increase too. Air flow/ventilation With a capacity of 300 litres it falls just short of our best overall compost bin, but it’s not something that you would notice, and this bin will produce enough compost for any small to average sized property. I have one of these and have tested it extensively – it sits in the garden quite nicely, not obtrusive at all and just does it’s job:

300L Compost Bin Grass Eco Friendly Rubbish Garden Composter 300L Compost Bin Grass Eco Friendly Rubbish

Rats are drawn to the food sources, and the warmth and shelter, of a compost bin, so you should remove these things to discourage these pests.

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One of the best features of this beehive design is that the wooden slats have spaces between them, and this gives the kind of excellent ventilation that is so hard to find on plastic compost bins. The bottom is also open so as to allow worms to crawl up and aid the decomposing process, but this means it’s probably not the best choice for leaving on a shard surface like concrete.. Best compost tumbler- Squeeze dual compartment tumbler best of the best compost bin but at a price! When trying to choose a compost bin as our best overall, we decided that it should be a good all-rounder, and something that would suit the majority of people here in the UK. So, with that in mind, we opted for this wonderful wooden compost bin from Easipet.