Rat proof compost bin

i teach composting and often get questions about keeping rats out of compost piles. i'd had the good fortune of not having too many problems with rats in the past, and would often smugly answer that all one needed to do was to bury food waste deeply in the pile and you were ok. in this…

Compost is a great way to reuse kitchen and garden scraps to keep soil healthy. That said, it helps to know what options are available for composting bins. Read this article for more info.

Completely Updated 9/25/2016: Nobody wants rats in their compost. There are a few ways to get them to scram, and a few other ways to keep them from ever getting in, with varying degrees of cost and difficulty.Let's start with the easiest and least expensive.First of all, take care in what

We’ve all got our shortcomings. Our compost bin situation has been severely lacking for… a few years, I’ll say. How embarrassing. Let’s just say we were kinda lacking on the...

Three bin compost system, from one end. Critter-proof.

Compost bin you can build yourself in one day.When you want to see your garden yield a bountiful harvest of vegetables, fruits, or flowers, you will likely think of using fertilizer. Fertilizer is a material, either organic or inorganic, that is added to soil to supply vital nutrients that promote…

My neighbor, Ahren, showed me his bear-proof compost bin. Made out of 2x6's and "nailed" into the ground with rebar rods, this compost bin is heavy-duty. The bears won't be getting into this bin nor tearing it apart nor rolling it away. What kind of protection do we use when a bear-of-a-problem is lurking in our minds? Our number one defense is mindfulness. Our number two defense is not putting ourselves in problematic situations. As soon as we notice worry, for instance, we remember that…

Making a DIY compost bin will benefit your garden and help out the environment. Follow our super-easy directions.

Wondering where to place your compost bin to get the best results? Choosing the right spot makes all the difference in how fast your compost breaks down, and if it even works at all. This guide has loads of helpful information about where to place your bins. Check out all of our tips for success.

Click through to learn how to make a compost bin right in your backyard. Learn everything you need to know how to set it up and how to maintain it. Make your own compost into garden soil with this compsting project idea in three steps. This is backyard composting made easy! Learn what to compost, what to avoid throwing into your recycled soil and how to keep your outdoor compost project simple & non-smelly! What do you need to start a composting bin? Folow these simple steps and start…