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It's surprisingly easy to build a backyard compost bin on the cheap using recycled shipping pallets. Make your own with the help of our step-by-step instructions.
Maybe. It depends on a few things like weather, what type of composter you have and your gardening goals. Read on to find out when you should keep a lid on your compost.
Maybe. It depends on a few things like climate, location of the bin and if you need to deter critters. Read on to find out if your compost bin needs a bottom.
Yes! Good airflow is one of the secrets to successful composting. Without it, your compost pile could turn into a stinky mess (literally). Learn how to increase airflow in your compost pile.
This crumbly, soil-like material improves soil texture by increasing the drainage of heavy clay soils and the water and nutrient retention of light, sandy soils.
Make a fast-burning home compost bin for under $50. One 50-gallon drum will turn your family’s food scraps into rich, usable soil before the growing season is over. Best of all, the wood base with attached caster wheels makes turning your compost in this DIY compost tumbler a cinch — no shoveling required.
Learn how to transform kitchen waste into rich garden compost by composting with worms and get step-by-step instructions on how to build a DIY worm bin.
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