Meat and meat products, fish, leftovers, bread, cheese rind, bones, sick plant parts, ashes from coal and barbecue coal, cigarettes, vacuum cleaner bags, street rubbish.

Compost Bin 80Gallon (300L), Outdoor Composter W VIVOSUN Compost Bin 80Gallon (300L), Outdoor Composter W

It took a bit of time to pull them apart, and I don’t mind admitting that I was fairly red faced after doing so. Looked at ease and clarity of instructions, siting restrictions, and how well the design worked and extra features. The drum rotates at the top to mix and turn plant matter which speeds up the process and creates higher quality compost. In turn, gardeners get healthy, fast growing plants with deep, strong roots and vibrant, bountiful blooms.Simply put the food waste or garden waste (lawn trimmings etc) into the composter, and assuming the material is biodegradable, eventually, over time this will break down to create a nutrient-rich mulch. The plastic sides and lid retain moisture and heat to encourage rapid decomposition, as well as blocking out light to stop weeds from growing. If that’s the case then you’re only realistic option is to shell out for a hot compost bin, and this one from Hotbin is the model we chose as the best of them.

Compost Bin with Lid - 300L Garden Composter Outdoor Garden Compost Bin with Lid - 300L Garden Composter

What you get instead, is a fertiliser liquid, that you can drain out using the provided tap, and then spray it onto your plants. If you’re just starting out your journey towards reducing your carbon footprint, then the Whitefurze 220L Compost Bin is the ideal option for first timers. We tested the different types of compost bins, using them in the garden for a year to help you find the right one for your garden. As time passes, liquid collects at the bottom of the drum as compost tea which is a very rich and precious fertiliser.As well as the wormery/vermicompost type that we just mentioned, there are a few other different versions of compost bins to choose from. Planting mint nearby is also a possible rat deterrent – rats and mice apparently don’t like the smell, so it is definitely worth placing a plant or two near your bin. I only spent about 15 minutes putting this bin together, and that was without even looking at the instructions.

300L Garden Compost Bin, Large Plastic Composter Box TANGZON 300L Garden Compost Bin, Large Plastic Composter Box

Incorporating composting bins into your gardening routine is a simple way to improve soil health, and with some gardening tips and garden design inspiration, you can create a beautiful and sustainable garden that benefits both you and the environment. However, because of its thin sides, it was one of the slowest composters on test, so if you want results quickly you may want one of the other models featured here. The compost bin has a hinged lid which prevents pests from getting inside, as well as a removable base panel for easy extraction of compost when it is ready to be used. Whether you’re a first time gardener or an experienced ‘old hand’ compost is going to be a part of your life.It's made from slats to allow air circulation around the compost and the front ones are removable, making filling up the bin much easier and allowing lots of room to get at the compost when it’s ready. You also need to turn over the contents of your compost bin using a garden fork, spade, or shovel every few weeks. The thing you need to be aware of with this, or any vermicompost product, is that it won’t produce the amount of, or even the same kind of, compost that you can rub through your fingers like soil. The downside to these vents is that you will get some rain getting inside, especially when it’s a heavy downpour.