Garden Composting Systems

Building a compost bin can be all challenging, easy and tons of fun. First of all, you should know and decide what your true needs are and what will meet those needs fair and square. If you have simple needs, then go for a simple compost bin.

People use different compost bins for different types of compost and for convenience purposes. Double bins and three-bin systems are widely preferred. Still, there are others who find single bins very sufficient for their needs and don’t bother going out and turning it occasionally.

Second, determine what materials you will use to build your bin. Don’t forget to leave out some exposure to the elements as this is necessary for the process to take place. A rabbit hutch is ideal for a simple bin because it is almost good as ready. A combination of a 16-gauge, plastic coated wire mesh and some hardware cloths can be used too. Other materials that can be used for building compost bins include: hay bales, old cinder blocks or bricks, wooden pallets, and snow fencing.

Bricks and pallets are easy to procure and cost next to none. You can visit a demolition or construction site for reject bricks. Companies will gladly give out wooden pallets instead of paying for it to be disposed. You can stack these materials to form a square enclosure, leaving out spaces in between the blocks for ventilation.

If you lack the time or the skill to build it yourself, you can buy some very good ones online. They are available in different sizes and designs that can meet your needs and are very effective too.