Article: Composting The Easy Way

Composting The Easy Way

Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. I place a reasonable value on my time, so spending hours and hours turning compost piles doesn?t qualify as a worthwhile exercise, at least in my book. Nonetheless, I do compost, but I do so on my terms.



I built two composting bins. Each bin is five feet wide, five feet deep, and four feet high. I built the bins by sinking 4" by 4" posts in the ground for the corners, and then nailed 2 by 4?s and 1 by 4?s, alternating on the sides.



I left 2" gaps between the boards for air circulation. The 2 by 4?s are rigid enough to keep the sides from bowing out, and in between each ...
 

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