Backyard Compost Bins

I laid a layer of flagstone and gravel in my bin to aid with drainage.

Backyard compost bins.

Fill your backyard compost bin with a 6 inch layer of brown matter and a 2 to 3 inch layer of green matter. Compost is broken down organic matter that adds nutrients to soil and helps it retain moisture. With one of these ten compost bins your scraps will turn into black gold homemade humus that is. Water until moist but not soggy similar to the feel of a damp sponge.

These enclosed bins are meant to handle a variety of material from kitchen scraps to yard waste. Begin by building your compost bin on well drained soil. Usually the finished compost filters to the bottom of the bin and can be removed a few times a year. The process diverts waste from landfills and makes it easy to recycle kitchen yard and garden scraps.

The post on compost bins for small spaces showcased three commercially available compost bins for those who weren t born with the diy gene and don t mind spending money. Compost is generated slowly. They re called continuous because you can add material all the time. Our large selection of compost bins tumblers and buckets means you ll find the best container for your composting needs.

10 compost bins for backyard gardeners ready set compost.