Choosing the Best Compost Tumbler

There are so many compost tumblers to choose from. Determining which one to choose can be a challenging task.

If you have ever used a compost bin or a compost pile to create compost, you know that it can be a chore to keep it turned properly. Most people end up letting it just sit and rot which can take years to product great compost. Also, if it is open to critters, they will cause problems with their late night invasions.

The Achla Horizontal Spinning Composter is an excellent choice for a compost tumbler. It takes up very little space in your yard, it is attractive, and it is easy to turn. Most people begin seeing results within the first couple weeks of regular use. If you make sure that you put in a proper mixture of green and brown materials, and avoid putting in meat and dairy waste, you will enjoy great results for your efforts.

The Achla Horizontal Spinning Composter is a very popular model of compost tumbler. It comes with clear instructions and is easy to assemble. The sliding door makes it convenient both to fill and to empty without having to hold the door while doing so. The internal fins do a great job of breaking up the material while it is being turned. On top of all the other benefits, it's made entirely of durable recycled plastics.

If you are planning to do any composting, definitely use a compost tumbler, and the Achla Horizontal Spinning Composter is a great choice.

Taking a little time to read about the science of making compost is beneficial. The book "Let it Rot!" is a great resource if you are serious about using proper composting methods. Doing it right will prevent mistakes and save you lots of time and hard work.

You can put lots of garden wast into your tumbler. It's ok to include the soil that sticks to the roots of the plants that you have pulled from your garden. This will aid in getting the composting process started. Add in your kitchen scraps, including vegetable peelings, egg shells, and coffee grounds. It's best to avoid large dense items, like corn cobs, as they take a long time to break down. You can add a packet of compost starter to the mixture to get things decomposing even quicker.

If you fill the tumbler completely, it will be a little hard to turn at first. Don't worry because it will become much easier after the mixture begins to break down. At that point, the material will settle down and it will begin to smell like freshly tilled soil.