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

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Before too long, your compost bin will be bulging at the seams with rich, dark compost, which you simply scrape out from the bottom opening and spread on your garden. As standard, this bin can hold up to 110 gallons, or 420 litres, that’s 100 more litres than our best overall compost bin. But that’s not all, if you want to increase the size of the DF Omer, there is an extension section you can buy and this brings the max capacity to 172 gallons. Tumbling or Rolling Bins – These are basically barrels fitted with a crank that lets you easily turn and aerate the materials for better, faster composting. However, these types are smaller and more costly. Although composting takes some time and effort, it’s actually an easy process. In fact, the simplest method of home composting involves starting an open pile somewhere in a far corner of your yard.

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Speaking of cost, this is one area that might put a lot of people off, but I guess it all comes down to how seriously you take your gardening and composting. If you’re new to all this, I’d probably go with a budget bin like 4smile product, or maybe even stretch to buy our best overall bin from Easipet, as hot compost bins are not the best things to learn on.If you’re strapped for space in your garden, you might be thinking that having a compost bin is out of the question, but that’s not so. With dimensions of 61cm wide, 61cm deep, and 83cm high, the 4smile compost bin is ideal for smaller gardens. Value for money & eco credentials. Considered the value relative to the above, including warranty and RRP and as well as eco credentials such as type of material and, if plastic, whether virgin or recycled.

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Composting waste, instead of binning it, will help to save you space in your kitchen and garden. By doing this, we reduce and recycle waste, which is better for the environment. A good ratio to start with, that has been proven to produce good results, is 40/60 green and brown material, put down in alternating layers. Having said that, I personally go with a ratio that is higher in carbon (brown material) as bacteria use more of it than nitrogen to create good compost. Having said that, I also tend not to be so scientific and just inspect my compost regularly to see if it needs more nitrogen or carbon adding. If there’s a strong smell, and it looks too wet, I add more brown material, if it looks too dry, I add more green stuff. Planting mint nearby is also a possible rat deterrent – rats and mice apparently don’t like the smell, so it is definitely worth placing a plant or two near your bin. Meat and dairy are sure-fire rodent attractors, so you should always avoid putting these things in your bin.If you are going to opt for a plastic compost bin, please buy one made from recycled plastic for the sake of the planet. Also, you should try to find one that has some kind of ventilation and some way to easily access the lower part of the bin, as it can be hard to get a pitchfork in the smaller ones. I really like the fact that the designers have thought about how the customer will fill this large bin up, and given it a split lid that opens up into a wide access point, perfect for shovelling stuff in without losing half of it on the ground. This is something that I felt the Squeeze tumbler could have done with.The lower access hatch isn’t quite as big as the lid, but still a practical size and you won’t struggle to remove the compost once it’s fully cooked. And that’s why any serious gardener will always have the best compost bin. But with all the different options, how do you know which one is best for you? Key Considerations When Buying a Compost Bin a) Types of Compost Bins 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. Despite these compact dimensions, this Easipet compost bin can actually hold a decent amount of material- 328 litres, and because it’s made of good quality wood, you don’t have to worry about the bin getting misshapen or warped out of shape if you fill it right up. This is something that puts me off filling plastic bins to the max.

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How much are you willing to spend on your compost bin? The prices of these products vary quite a lot, from cheaper, plastic bins, to more expensive insulated bins or tumblers. Just look at the difference in price between the 4smile bin and the Hotbin; quite a price gap. You can also save money by making your own, and it’s not a complicated task to do so, but most people prefer the convenience of buying one ready made. Material Organic compost is a natural fertiliser that is crucial for sustainable gardening practices, helping to reduce the reliance on chemical fertilisers that can harm the environment. Incorporating composting into your gardening routine is a simple way to improve soil health, and with some gardening tips and garden design inspiration, you can create a beautiful and sustainable garden that benefits both you and the environment. Compost Bins However, I have to add that this super fast production of compost only happened during spells of warm to hot weather, and when the temperatures dropped, there wasn’t any real difference between this bin and any of the others. When the weather was right though…wow. Design & setup. Looked at ease and clarity of instructions, siting restrictions, and how well the design worked and extra features. The thing you need to be aware of with this, or any vermicompost product, is that it won’t produce the amount of, or even the same kind of, compost that you can rub through your fingers like soil. What you get instead, is a fertiliser liquid, that you can drain out using the provided tap, and then spray it onto your plants.

The main drawing point for this compost bin though, is that it’s so easy to mix up your compost. There’s no struggling to get your tools in there, or having to unclip hatches or sections of the bin, all you need to do is spin the barrel around 6-7 times and you’re good for a few days. Even when both sections are full, it isn’t hard to turn the bin due to the lower capacity. Our compost bins have a small, easy access door at the bottom to allow you to collect the compost. What is a soil fence? Using a compost bin to transform your garden and kitchen waste into a nutrient rich material is one of the cheapest ways to improve the condition of your soil – it’s also a great solution to your green waste problem. I don’t know about you but my wheelie bin is always bursting collection day. In fact, other than the initial purchasing cost, which can be as little as ten quid or so, there isn’t much else to worry about. Personally, I wouldn’t go as low as a tenner for my compost bin, but you can get something like the bins in this photo for not a lot more than that: Cheap compost bins are actually a great alternative to throwing away green waste 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. Not much to say except this composter came 5 days earlier than expected (good) and was incredibly easy to snap together, though the lid hinges did need a good solid clout to get them united. It's a nice big size and looks as though it should last a few years at the bottom of the garden.

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Transform your kitchen and garden waste into nutritious, valuable feed to enrich your soil and nurture your garden with the UK's best selling compost bin.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