Compost Tumbler
The compost tumbler is a very useful gardening accessory for organic gardeners as well as conventional gardeners. They come in various sizes and designs built to last and easy to use, with prices to suit most pockets.
The most common type of compost tumbler will usually hold around 18 bushel which is plenty big enough to make compost for all your trees, shrubs garden plants indoor or out. The drum is easy for loading standing about 27" off the ground making it ideal for most garden carts.
The drum is gear driven to make it easy and no slip turning even when the drum is full. a unique feature is the aerator and drainage built right into the door, this is designed for proper air intake and avoids spilling compost.
The interior of the compost tumbler has fins to help your compost decompose quicker due to thorough mixing, with screen vents on the end caps to assure even air flow. The frame is usually built from strong tubular steel to give it firm support and longer durability. The galvanized metal drum is rust-proof for life on certain compost tumblers.
How about a back porch compost tumbler? these can hold up to 37 gallons made of double wall high density polyethylene and 3/4" insulating air cell for year round use. With a good drainage system on the bottom and screened vents at each side complete with four mixing fins inside to move the compost more efficiently.
You may decide you need a more compact compost tumbler and decide to go for a handy 9.5 bushel capacity model. I found one that has the drum sitting 12" from the ground making the handle just the right convenient place for easy turning. No more back ache from turning large heavier compost tumblers .
Some advantages of owning a compost tumbler are: Less chance of your neighbors complaining about that smelly compost heap sitting in the corner of your garden. A compost heap certainly helps give back the soil the nutrients needed for healthy plants but you don't want to go to war with the neighbors over it. A compost tumbler looks much better on the eye than a big pile of decomposing compost.
Another great advantage of the compost tumbler is they are critter proof. Now more dogs or cats, raccoons or squirrels digging in your compost getting it all over the place.
No more shoveling or using that old pitch fork to aerate your compost, just a few turns on the handle will provide enough movement to aerate all your compost.
Weather proofing by the simple fact the compost stays covered inside the tumbler preventing it from drying out in the hot summer or getting too damp and water logged during the rainy season. Compost tumblers also help speed up the process of creating your own compost not to mention how much easier for you.
You can probably make your own compost pile or bin cheaper but after learning about the advantages of the compost tumbler you may decide a little extra investment will prove a blessing in the long run and help you to enjoy your gardening hobby for many years to come.
The most common type of compost tumbler will usually hold around 18 bushel which is plenty big enough to make compost for all your trees, shrubs garden plants indoor or out. The drum is easy for loading standing about 27" off the ground making it ideal for most garden carts.
The drum is gear driven to make it easy and no slip turning even when the drum is full. a unique feature is the aerator and drainage built right into the door, this is designed for proper air intake and avoids spilling compost.
The interior of the compost tumbler has fins to help your compost decompose quicker due to thorough mixing, with screen vents on the end caps to assure even air flow. The frame is usually built from strong tubular steel to give it firm support and longer durability. The galvanized metal drum is rust-proof for life on certain compost tumblers.
How about a back porch compost tumbler? these can hold up to 37 gallons made of double wall high density polyethylene and 3/4" insulating air cell for year round use. With a good drainage system on the bottom and screened vents at each side complete with four mixing fins inside to move the compost more efficiently.
You may decide you need a more compact compost tumbler and decide to go for a handy 9.5 bushel capacity model. I found one that has the drum sitting 12" from the ground making the handle just the right convenient place for easy turning. No more back ache from turning large heavier compost tumblers .
Some advantages of owning a compost tumbler are: Less chance of your neighbors complaining about that smelly compost heap sitting in the corner of your garden. A compost heap certainly helps give back the soil the nutrients needed for healthy plants but you don't want to go to war with the neighbors over it. A compost tumbler looks much better on the eye than a big pile of decomposing compost.
Another great advantage of the compost tumbler is they are critter proof. Now more dogs or cats, raccoons or squirrels digging in your compost getting it all over the place.
No more shoveling or using that old pitch fork to aerate your compost, just a few turns on the handle will provide enough movement to aerate all your compost.
Weather proofing by the simple fact the compost stays covered inside the tumbler preventing it from drying out in the hot summer or getting too damp and water logged during the rainy season. Compost tumblers also help speed up the process of creating your own compost not to mention how much easier for you.
You can probably make your own compost pile or bin cheaper but after learning about the advantages of the compost tumbler you may decide a little extra investment will prove a blessing in the long run and help you to enjoy your gardening hobby for many years to come.