There are a number of urban compost tumbler designs to choose from. The compost bin tumbler is available in all manner of dimensions, as you can see on the left. Depending on what you want from the urban compost tumbler there is bound to be one that is suitable for your needs.
Some can even produce compost liquid that you can drain out of a tap at the bottom. Compost tea can be very useful for giving plants or vegetables a boost during the growing season and should not be dismissed. It will perk up ailing plants and help to increase yields if you apply just a little instead of your regular watering schedule.
Deciding which design is best for you really comes down to what you have in mind. The best designs always incorporate our needs. If you want to be fairly large scale with your composting then I would certainly go for as large a compost tumbler as possible. The dual chamber urban compost tumblers can be very useful for making lots of compost. As soon as one chamber is full you move on to the next one and begin to fill it while you are waiting a few weeks for the first one to properly compost.
The dual chamber composting tumblers can be expensive though. If you are on a budget but know that you will be making lots of compost it may be more cost effective to purchase two cheaper bins. The prices are very low for some models so it could work out significantly cheaper this way. This is really worth considering if you have the space to do this. Having two bins means you will never have that two or three week wait while the composting bin finishes making the compost. You can just switch straight to the next one.
Deciding which urban compost tumbler is right for you really comes down to thinking ahead. Think about how you will be composting and also how you may make compost in the future. It is worth taking a little time to think it through properly, that way you will know you have purchased the right model for you.
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Buying An Urban Compost Tumbler
This site is focused entirely on urban compost tumblers and many people seem to have found it extremely helpful. Lots of people have followed my recommendations for which compost tumbler is best for them and are very happy with the results.
It seems that some people are unsure when the best time is to make their purchase. For me Summer has begun and others living in a warm climate at present wonder if it is the right time to make a purchase or not. There is only one deciding factor when it comes to deciding when to purchase a tumbling compost bin and that is:
Do you want to make compost?
If the answer is yes then now is the right time to begin. For some reason people seem to think that warm weather means they cannot produce compost. Maybe they are worried that the contents of the composting bin will get too dry and not work properly? This is easily resolved with a small addition of water if the organic contents of your tumbling bin seem a little dry. It is always a good idea to check the moisture levels whatever the time of year as this will ensure that you can make compost in record time. The contents should always be slightly moist, but never sodden.
Check a few times a week and it does not matter what the time of year is, you can make great compost. Just check the moisture level when you open the lid to add your materials to your urban compost tumbler.
There is no right or wrong time to buy a compost tumbler, if you want to make really high quality compost then now is the time to make a purchase. Don't let hot, or even cold, weather stop you. Each time of the year has its own benefits and inconveniences when it comes to making compost, just keep adding good quality organic matter and you will still have a very high quality compost in a very short space of time.
So, let's get composting with our urban compost tumblers.
It seems that some people are unsure when the best time is to make their purchase. For me Summer has begun and others living in a warm climate at present wonder if it is the right time to make a purchase or not. There is only one deciding factor when it comes to deciding when to purchase a tumbling compost bin and that is:
Do you want to make compost?
If the answer is yes then now is the right time to begin. For some reason people seem to think that warm weather means they cannot produce compost. Maybe they are worried that the contents of the composting bin will get too dry and not work properly? This is easily resolved with a small addition of water if the organic contents of your tumbling bin seem a little dry. It is always a good idea to check the moisture levels whatever the time of year as this will ensure that you can make compost in record time. The contents should always be slightly moist, but never sodden.
Check a few times a week and it does not matter what the time of year is, you can make great compost. Just check the moisture level when you open the lid to add your materials to your urban compost tumbler.
There is no right or wrong time to buy a compost tumbler, if you want to make really high quality compost then now is the time to make a purchase. Don't let hot, or even cold, weather stop you. Each time of the year has its own benefits and inconveniences when it comes to making compost, just keep adding good quality organic matter and you will still have a very high quality compost in a very short space of time.
So, let's get composting with our urban compost tumblers.
Urban Compost Tumblers
Writing about urban compost tumblers brings up a few interesting points for discussion. People are still very dubious about the claims that you can make compost in 2-3 weeks. I think the misunderstanding comes about because some people who have been composting for decades simply say that it isn't possible. This misunderstanding is easily cleared up.
When we talk about making compost in such a short space of time we are talking about once the rotating composter has been filled. It is not going to make compost in that short space of time from the moment you start using it. Once you have filled it with suitable composting materials then it is only a matter of weeks before you can use it on garden. Obviously the quicker you can fill it the better. Use lots of good quality soft organic matter and once it is filled you will not have long to wait. This will beat a conventional compost bin by a matter of months. Urban compost tumblers are almost miraculous in the speed that they make compost but you still have to be realistic in your expectations.
The better the quality of the materials you add and the more you use the composting tumbler as you should, the better the results will be.
How To Use Urban Compost Tumblers Effectively
To get the most out of your urban compost tumblers you need to ensure that you use it in the best possible way. This will mean that you should always add good quality materials to it. By this I mean no woody are hard to break down materials. These will increase the time it takes for the contents to compost.
You should ensure the contents are always damp but not sodden. Without adequate moisture no organic materials are going to compost quickly. If the contents are too wet they will also take longer to compost and you will have some very bad smelling contents.
Site the rotating compost bin somewhere warm and sunny. The extra heat from the Sun will bring the contents up to a higher temperature and ensure that the contents break down as quickly as possible. If you do this just ensure the contents always stay moist.
The most important thing to remember however is to actually rotate the drum. This is the main design feature but something that many owners fail to do on a regular basis. Urban compost tumblers need to be tumbled or turned three times a week or more. By ensuring that you regularly mix up the contents you will get the maximum benefit from the rotating compost bin. The churning of the contents is the key to quick compost.
It keeps everything at an even hot temperature ensuring maximum speed of compost making. Achla CMP-05 Spinning Horizontal Composter as i have already stated is my compost tumbler of choice. Because it is horizontal it makes the turning of the contents much easier and the easier it is the more inclined you will be to do it.
You must ensure that you mix up the contents regularly. It is the even distribution of heat that makes the compost so quickly. The mixing also breaks up the contents in to small pieces. The smaller the contents are the quicker they will turn in to compost. If you use the composting tumbler as you should then you will get compost in a matter of weeks. The addition of the compost activator will also help to speed up the process quite a bit. At the very least you should add some rich garden soil to help the process along.
Follow these guidelines for the urban compost tumblers and you will get very good compost in a very short space of time.
When we talk about making compost in such a short space of time we are talking about once the rotating composter has been filled. It is not going to make compost in that short space of time from the moment you start using it. Once you have filled it with suitable composting materials then it is only a matter of weeks before you can use it on garden. Obviously the quicker you can fill it the better. Use lots of good quality soft organic matter and once it is filled you will not have long to wait. This will beat a conventional compost bin by a matter of months. Urban compost tumblers are almost miraculous in the speed that they make compost but you still have to be realistic in your expectations.
The better the quality of the materials you add and the more you use the composting tumbler as you should, the better the results will be.
How To Use Urban Compost Tumblers Effectively
To get the most out of your urban compost tumblers you need to ensure that you use it in the best possible way. This will mean that you should always add good quality materials to it. By this I mean no woody are hard to break down materials. These will increase the time it takes for the contents to compost.
You should ensure the contents are always damp but not sodden. Without adequate moisture no organic materials are going to compost quickly. If the contents are too wet they will also take longer to compost and you will have some very bad smelling contents.Site the rotating compost bin somewhere warm and sunny. The extra heat from the Sun will bring the contents up to a higher temperature and ensure that the contents break down as quickly as possible. If you do this just ensure the contents always stay moist.
The most important thing to remember however is to actually rotate the drum. This is the main design feature but something that many owners fail to do on a regular basis. Urban compost tumblers need to be tumbled or turned three times a week or more. By ensuring that you regularly mix up the contents you will get the maximum benefit from the rotating compost bin. The churning of the contents is the key to quick compost.
It keeps everything at an even hot temperature ensuring maximum speed of compost making. Achla CMP-05 Spinning Horizontal Composter as i have already stated is my compost tumbler of choice. Because it is horizontal it makes the turning of the contents much easier and the easier it is the more inclined you will be to do it.
You must ensure that you mix up the contents regularly. It is the even distribution of heat that makes the compost so quickly. The mixing also breaks up the contents in to small pieces. The smaller the contents are the quicker they will turn in to compost. If you use the composting tumbler as you should then you will get compost in a matter of weeks. The addition of the compost activator will also help to speed up the process quite a bit. At the very least you should add some rich garden soil to help the process along.
Follow these guidelines for the urban compost tumblers and you will get very good compost in a very short space of time.
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