Composting is a process of recycling. Organic wastes like food, manure, coffee grounds,
leaves, grass trimmings, paper, and worms are placed inside the bin then
bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes with the help of oxygen speeds up the
process. Composting is very effective in nurturing not only the garden but
nature as well. Various tools for composting are invented and continuously
enhanced with its new designs to speed up composting process. Commercial bins
are available but expensive; people going for do-it-yourself composting bins
requiring minimal effort with various advantages such as saving a lot of money and the composting bins are fit for the available
space. This tool makes backyard composting easy.
The Easy compost bins are made up of rotating barrel, water can or
garden hose, yard and kitchen waste, and a small amount of compost. Before
starting, one must find a shady spot which has an easy access to the kitchen as
well. For large pieces, chop or break it (this is done so that the
microorganisms can act on it easily). Add fallen leaves, straw, sawdust, wood
chips and shredded paper; moisten the material with ample amount of water. Then,
subsequently add grass clippings, food scraps, coffee grounds
etc. One is to one ratio is followed for
faster results. Microorganisms are
introduced as small amount of garden soil is also added. Rotate it for a number
of times until all the ingredients are mixed completely. After the mixing, check the moisture level,
it must be like of a sponge, if not- then water is added to achieve the proper
moisture level. Check
the bin often particularly its moisture level, unpleasant odor must not be
produced. If the unpleasant odor develops, add more fallen leaves, straw, sawdust, wood chips and shredded
paper. If the bin is heavy for mixing, stop adding
ingredients.
These bins come
in various shapes, sizes and colors. The
plain old backyard pile of leaves and other wastes are all put into this
rotating bin for composting. The size of the bin is proportional to the amount
of compost produced but as what is mentioned above, the location and space must
be the foremost consideration if one intends to make his own. It is not only a
tool for gardeners but to all who aims to protect nature.
For
more details, go here http://www.compostbins.net.au/compost-tumbler/
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