Garden Composting Systems

Tumbler composters like the CompostTwin are a great investment in that it combines effectiveness and efficiency to get you good compost results. All you have to do is follow to the letter every “compost recipe” to get most out of the compost tumbler.
Composting is relatively very easy and does not take a genius to get the ball rolling. Here are some composting basics you should know.

The whole process needs 3 basic components: Organic waste, Soil, and Water & Air. Use old newspapers, dead leaves or garden clippings, grass, kitchen wastes such as fruit and vegetable scraps, and woody materials. Refrain from putting dairy products, meat, leftovers and feces into the bin. The soil acts as a source for microorganisms, while water and air provides oxygen for decomposition.
Lay down a 3 inch layer of coarse plant materials such as small twigs for good aeration and drainage. You can then add leaves and other dry organic wastes from your garden, yard or kitchen. Pile it 8-10 inches thick. Nitrogen encourages microorganisms that speed up the decomposition process to thrive. Add some fresh grass clippings 2-3 inches in the pile or fresh horse manure as nitrogen sources. Others use synthetic fertilizer. Check your manual for the correct proportions.
Don’t forget to sprinkle some soil in every single layer in your compost pile for organisms to be thoroughly integrated in the set up. Moisten the pile but avoid getting it too soggy or wet. Turn it occasionally to facilitate oxygen flow.
These are just some of the basics. Make sure to read the tumbler composter manual and follow instructions to get the best results.