There are, of course, countless things we could purchase for someone who loves to spend time working in the garden. From plants that are a little too expensive to buy under normal circumstances to large planters and so much more. What we have been finding of late is that more and more people are purchasing compost tumblers as great gifts for gardeners.
If you have never heard of urban compost tumblers then you can browse this site for lots of information on exactly what they are and how they work. Here I will provide a short summary of why compost tumblers may just be the perfect gift for gardeners and why your gift will be very much appreciated.
Why A Compost Tumbler?
Any gardener knows the importance of composting to improve their soil and to get the absolute best flowers and to grow the highest quality fruit and veg possible. The problem is that many gardeners fail to make compost because it is a lengthy process and can take up lots of space. As well as this there is the problem of the mess involved and the fact that animals often seem to take great joy in spreading the contents of the half finished compost heap all over the garden.
The compost tumbler does away with all these problems. You can purchase composting tumblers in many sizes, so there is a size for any garden or for those who do not make large amounts of compost.
The urban compost tumbler also has the amazing ability to make compost in a matter of weeks. Because of the rotating of the drum which is done on a regular basis the contents are chopped up finely and this, with the fact that the contents are evenly distributed and therefore heat up quickly, means that you get compost of very high quality in record time.
More and more gardeners are now using compost tumblers to contain their compost and to keep their gardens in a much tidier condition. The fact that we can also make compost in a matter of weeks means that this is the new "must have" for those serious about their gardening.
If you have been wondering what to buy a gardener for Christmas or what to buy a gardener as a gift then the composting tumbler is the perfect choice. They really are a remarkable addition to any garden. It is a very easy way to dispose of all unwanted kitchen waste as well as lawn clippings, weeds and any other compostable vegetation for that matter.
Give a gardener the perfect gift and buy them a compost tumbler.
Compost Bin Reviews
As the site has grown and I have given more compost bin reviews I thought it may be a good idea to give a recap of what I think is still the best composter. I have given a number of compost tumbler reviews now so there is a good range that can be chosen from. If you click the image at the beginning of this article you will be able to read all about the Achla horizontal composter and buy it from Amazon at a special low price. This is still my favorite composter and of all the compost bin reviews I have done, and also read, there really is little that can beat it.
Of course, if you are reading this looking for compost bin reviews then you must understand that it is not possible to review every type of compost bin available. There are literally thousands to choose from. What I can do however is give you a run down of why compost tumblers in general are by far the best way to make compost. Especially if you want to make it quickly and with a minimum amount of fuss and effort.After reading just why they are so good at making compost then take a look at the many compost tumblers available by clicking on any image to the right or the Achla composting tumbler at the top left. You really won't find a better way to make compost.
Why A Compost Tumbler?
Here are just a few of the many many reasons why the compost tumbler is absolutely the best way to make compost.
It is a simple matter of adding organic matter whenever it is available. You then either turn the handle or rotate the whole barrel. This mixing and chopping really speeds up the whole composting process so dramatically it really does have to be seen to be believed. If you want to make fast compost or simply want to do it in a much more convenient manner then you really cannot beat the compost tumbler.
Hopefully this article has given you something to think about. If you want lots more reviews and information on compost tumblers then click on any image to read lots more compost bin reviews.
Of course, if you are reading this looking for compost bin reviews then you must understand that it is not possible to review every type of compost bin available. There are literally thousands to choose from. What I can do however is give you a run down of why compost tumblers in general are by far the best way to make compost. Especially if you want to make it quickly and with a minimum amount of fuss and effort.After reading just why they are so good at making compost then take a look at the many compost tumblers available by clicking on any image to the right or the Achla composting tumbler at the top left. You really won't find a better way to make compost.
Why A Compost Tumbler?
Here are just a few of the many many reasons why the compost tumbler is absolutely the best way to make compost.
- There is absolutely no mess. You don't get bits of organic matter all over the garden or spilling over the sides like you often do with a conventional compost bin.
- A totally sealed unit so there are no smells like with a normal compost bin.
- No vermin attacking the compost and spreading it everywhere. The fact that we have a selaed unit means that you are not attracting animals like with open compost bins.
- No need to keep turning a pile by hand like you do with a conventional compost heap or bin.
- Makes compost in a few weeks.
- You only need to turn a handle or flip the compost barrel to mix up the contents.
- No effort required.
It is a simple matter of adding organic matter whenever it is available. You then either turn the handle or rotate the whole barrel. This mixing and chopping really speeds up the whole composting process so dramatically it really does have to be seen to be believed. If you want to make fast compost or simply want to do it in a much more convenient manner then you really cannot beat the compost tumbler.
Hopefully this article has given you something to think about. If you want lots more reviews and information on compost tumblers then click on any image to read lots more compost bin reviews.
Back Porch Compost Tumbler Reviews
The back porch compost tumbler is one of the best selling urban compost tumblers. For many it is the best composter so it seemed only right to give it a review.
The back porch compost tumbler is a very good compact compost tumbler and is ideal for those with limited space or who do not make compost on a large scale. The price is low in comparison to many compost tumblers and the design is certainly to be appreciated. You can view more details now via that link where you can find lots more reviews of the back porch compostumbler.
Benefits Of The Back Porch Compostumbler
As just stated one of the main benefits of the back porch compost tumbler is its nice compact size. However there is much more to it than that.
The Back Porch ComposTumbler is 37 inches high x 31 inches wide x 26 inches deep and stands on a frame that rests on 6 inch wheels. This is a great size and means it can easily sit outside the back door near to the kitchen for convenience.
The fact that it is one of the few compost tumblers on wheels makes it easily portable so it can be wheeled to wherever you want to empty it. This saves on the hassle with many other compost tumblers where you empty the contents in to a wheelbarrow and push your compost to its final site.
Portable compost tumblers are few and far between so if you do want an easily movable compost tumbler then this is the model for you. Compost tumblers on wheels are definitely much easier to use.
The back porch compost tumbler has four interior mixing fins which means it does a very effective job of breaking down the contents in to small pieces.
A Great Guarantee
There is a five year guarantee which means that the suppliers have total confidence in the product.
The back porch or patio composter is extremely easy to spin. This is at the heart of making compost in a few weeks and with the internal fins this urban composter is very effective at making quality compost in a short space of time.
The Back Porch Composter Assembly
The assembly is very straightforward and should be done fairly rapidly. A few people have stated that it took a few hours but most people have assembled the back porch composter in much shorter times. Even a few hours is a small price to pay for super fast compost.
Apart from the assembly the other main benefit is the fact that you can keep animals and vermin away from your compost. This is a major drawback to conventional compost heaps but not with the compost tumbler. As we have sealed units apart from ventilation holes we do not get rats or Dogs or Cats upsetting the compost pile. The odors are absolutely minimal as well so it is ideal for siting near to the kitchen.
Don't forget the importance of a compost keeper. We recommend that to make life easier you should collect your kitchen scraps for a few days before emptying the contents into your compost tumbler. The norpro compost keeper is our favorite and it is completely odor free because of the charcoal filters. Keep one in pride of place in your kitchen for saving all those great kitchen scraps.
Summary
In conclusion, the back porch compost tumbler is the perfect compost tumbler for those with limited room or for those who do not compost on a large scale.
The Norpro Compost Keeper
Although I am primarily interested in the compost tumbler I couldn't use one so effectively without having something to store my kitchen scraps in. Ceramic compost keepers are one of the ideal ways to conveniently do this, as are the stainless steel varieties of kitchen composters.
The norpro compost keeper is a very low priced but effective way of storing all your kitchen waste in an odorless container until you are ready to put it on the compost heap or, preferably, in your composting tumbler. You can easily purchase a cheap norpro ceramic compost keeper by clicking any of the images. As you can see they come in a great variety of colors and apart from the ceramic compost keeper you can also buy the very nice looking norpro stainless steel compost keeper.
So, what exactly are they, how do they work and how much do they cost?
Cheap Norpro Compost Keepers
Prices begin at the ridiculously low cost of $19 which is an unbelievable price. You really shouldn't be without one at that price. What I love about the norpro ceramic kitchen compost pail is that it is so convenient and that there is absolutely no smell.
This is because of the cheap filters that are used.
Odor Free Countertop Compost Keepers
There are a few other brands of odor free kitchen composters but the best ones really seem to come from norpro. They are my preferred choice both because of their price and because they work so well.The norpro kitchen composters can be sited in pride of place on the kitchen counter or work surface and they actually look great. You don't have to hide them away under the kitchen sink.
Ceramic compost keepers or norpro kitchen compost crocks come with charcoal filters in the lid. This makes them odor free and they can easily be left in the kitchen to fill up gradually without worrying about smell. The norpro compost keeper comes in either white or red for the ceramic versions. The ceramic compost keepers are the lowest in price but I have to admit I do like a real sense of style so I must talk a little about stainless steel norpro compost keepers.
Don't forget you can see more information on these products by clicking on the images or you can click here for more details and to buy at the lowest prices for norpro products.
What I really love about the norpro compost keeper is how they enhance the look and feel of the kitchen. They actually make it look even more stylish and I feel happy knowing that I am doing my composting. But if you think that ceramic compost keepers look good wait until you see the stainless steel kitchen compost keepers.
Norpro Grip Ez Stainless Steel Composter Keeper
This is one of two stainless steel compost keepers from norpro and it is fantastic.
At $35 it is a little more expensive than the ceramic compost keepers for the kitchen from norpro but I love the design. Who can't resist shiny things in the kitchen?
The great thing is that for the price you not only get the norpro easy grip stainless steel compost keeper you get the 2 piece replacement filter set as well. The comfortable handle makes it extremely easy to carry out to your compost tumbler or soilsaver compost bin. Sometimes life is about making things a little easier.
Don't get me wrong the norpro compost keeper in ceramic is great, and looks good too, I just guess I love the shine of the stainless steel kitchen composter. Apart from the norpro ez grip compost keeper they also do another stainless steel kitchen composter which looks even better.
The Norpro 94 Stainless Steel Compost Keeper
If you click on the image you can see just how fantastic it looks in a larger picture. This is definitely my favorite. It is the most expensive model but it is a one off purchase and the norpro stainless steel compost keepers will last a lifetime so it is a very small spend really. A perfect birthday present for gardeners, a low priced christmas present for gardeners or anyone interested in composting, they are also the kind of item that is a little treat for ourselves as well.
The norpro stainless steel kitchen composter is the ultimate in kitchen composting, you can really show off with this one. Give it pride of place on the kitchen counter and it will inspire you to keep on composting.
Whichever ceramic compost keeper or stainless steel kitchen composter you decide to purchase you will find that they really do inspire you to compost much more of your kitchen waste. I hope this article has helped you to choose a great norpro compost keeper.
So, what exactly are they, how do they work and how much do they cost?
Cheap Norpro Compost Keepers
Prices begin at the ridiculously low cost of $19 which is an unbelievable price. You really shouldn't be without one at that price. What I love about the norpro ceramic kitchen compost pail is that it is so convenient and that there is absolutely no smell.
This is because of the cheap filters that are used.
Odor Free Countertop Compost Keepers
There are a few other brands of odor free kitchen composters but the best ones really seem to come from norpro. They are my preferred choice both because of their price and because they work so well.The norpro kitchen composters can be sited in pride of place on the kitchen counter or work surface and they actually look great. You don't have to hide them away under the kitchen sink.
Don't forget you can see more information on these products by clicking on the images or you can click here
for more details and to buy at the lowest prices for norpro products.What I really love about the norpro compost keeper is how they enhance the look and feel of the kitchen. They actually make it look even more stylish and I feel happy knowing that I am doing my composting. But if you think that ceramic compost keepers look good wait until you see the stainless steel kitchen compost keepers.
Norpro Grip Ez Stainless Steel Composter Keeper
This is one of two stainless steel compost keepers from norpro and it is fantastic.
At $35 it is a little more expensive than the ceramic compost keepers for the kitchen from norpro but I love the design. Who can't resist shiny things in the kitchen?
The great thing is that for the price you not only get the norpro easy grip stainless steel compost keeper you get the 2 piece replacement filter set as well. The comfortable handle makes it extremely easy to carry out to your compost tumbler or soilsaver compost bin. Sometimes life is about making things a little easier.
Don't get me wrong the norpro compost keeper in ceramic is great, and looks good too, I just guess I love the shine of the stainless steel kitchen composter. Apart from the norpro ez grip compost keeper they also do another stainless steel kitchen composter which looks even better.
The Norpro 94 Stainless Steel Compost Keeper
The norpro stainless steel kitchen composter is the ultimate in kitchen composting, you can really show off with this one. Give it pride of place on the kitchen counter and it will inspire you to keep on composting.
Whichever ceramic compost keeper or stainless steel kitchen composter you decide to purchase you will find that they really do inspire you to compost much more of your kitchen waste. I hope this article has helped you to choose a great norpro compost keeper.
The Soilsaver Composting Bin Review
The soilsaver compost bin, while not a compost tumbler, is a great addition to any house-hold that composts. Cheap soilsaver compost bins are available and at the price that they can be purchased for they are an excellent addition to your composting arsenal.
If you are wondering where to buy the soilsaver compost bin then you can simply click here, where you can purchase it for the best price. Cheap compost bins don't come much better than this so let's take a look at it in a little more detail.
Soilsaver Compost Bins
The low price soilsaver compost bin is perfect for easily storing your kitchen waste or any other compostable materials you may have. It is small enough to keep outside the back door for easy access but large enough to take a decent amount of materials to give a quite high amount of compost.
Made of 75% recycled materials it certainly won't do our green credentials any harm. We should always try to buy recycled plastic compost bins when we possibly can.
The soilsaver compost bin review wouldn't be fair if it didn't say that we really do prefer compost tumblers for speed of composting but they are not always an option for some people and this is a good alternative. Cheap soilsaver composting bins means that those that want to compost in style can.
Features Of The Soilsaver Compost Bin
Soilsaver composting bins have some great features that make them perfect for composting in a clean and efficient manner. Firstly the black color helps immensely. People overlook this fact when trying to choose composting bins. The dark color helps to speed up the whole composting process as the contents will get that much warmer.
Let's take a look at the key features of the soilsaver composter bin.
The main thing we see is that we have an easily removable lid. This is exactly what we need in a compost bin. Two small built in handles make the soilsaver composting bin easy to use.
Next we have two sliding doors at the base to easily remove our compost once it is ready. The fact that the whole soilsaver compost bin also has plenty of slats for airflow makes it one of our favorite static compost bins at low prices.
Because this is mostly a sealed unit we can say goodbye to rodents and other animals that are such a pest with open compost heaps. They won't gain easy access and this will keep them away.
We have easy build for this compost bin. It comes with just a few bolts and can be assembled very quickly. All rust proof which is great.
The fact that the guarantee is for 25 years means that the designers and retailers have a lot of trust in the soilsaver compost bin and you can see why. If you are looking to get a reliable and extremely well designed plastic compost bin then we can't recommend the soilsaver composting bin high enough.
The Envirocycle Composter Review
Just recently I have noticed a large surge in sales of the Envirocycle Composter and felt that it should be given a proper review. I have written about other urban compost tumblers, and how I feel that the Achla is one of the best. You can read the compost tumbler review by clicking the link. It is certainly one of the best composters available. Let's see what all the fuss is about with the Envirocycle compost tumbler, and see how it compares.
The Envirocycle Spinning Tumbler Compost Bin
The envirocycle can be purchased via the link above, you can also read more envirocycle reviews there as well. So let's get on with the envirocycle composter review.
Coming in at under $130 it is certainly very well priced. Many spinning compost tumblers can be a little on the expensive side, not that they aren't worth the money, but some of us have relatively small budgets for compost bins. A low priced compost tumbler certainly means that more of us are likely to buy one, and the envirocycle composter is about as cheap as you can get for a compost tumbler.
So, apart from price what else has it got going for it?
The envirocyle compost bin is made from 50% recycled plastic so at least we are maintaining our green credentials if we purchase this composter drum. This is good news and a reason in itself to buy it.
What the main advantage is though is that it can be rolled. With many other compost tumblers you will be shovelling out the contents in to a wheelbarrow or something similar. The envirocyle composter can be rolled off its base and then rolled to wherever you wish to apply the compost.
This simple ease of rolling your compost tumbler directly to where you want to lay the compost is an advantage over nearly all the other composting tumblers available. It has a removable door to easily empty the contents. A simple door that can be easily taken off is a great little addition to a spinning composter and will certainly make life a little easier.
When you purchase you are also given an instruction booklet to help you with your use of the composter. This will be especially useful if it is your first time using spinning compost tumblers.
Other Advantages To The Envirocycle Composter
Apart from this great innovation what else makes the envirocycle compost tumbler a good buy? Well, it comes with an extensive guarantee which is always a sure sign of quality. It is also fairly easy to turn which is invaluable.
As with all compost tumblers, the distinct advantage they have over conventional compost bins is that they are sealed units. This means no flies, no smells and they keep animals and rodents away. Animals attacking the compost heap is a real problem for many composters, so a sealed unit is perfect if you have this problem.
You get a nice choice of a few colors and the envirocycle composter in black is the best seller. Darker colors means the contents heat up quickly and this means faster compost. If you do buy the envirocycle model then I would get the black one. There are a few other similar designs available for compact spinning composters but the reviews are not as good and the materials do not seem to be of the same quality. If you want a cheap compost tumbler I would stick to theis model above others.
Well, that is about it for the envirocycle composter review. It seems like a perfectly good compost tumbler. I think though that I still prefer the Achla model. It may just be a little easier to rotate the contents once full than with the envirocycle. However, because of its compact size the envirocycle model will be preferable for many gardeners. A small and compact tumbling compost bin is what many will prefer.
It takes up less room and does look very nice in its design. If you are limited for space I would certainly buy the envirocycle composter.
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