How Do You Make An Outdoor Compost Bin?
Many gardeners enjoy the idea of having ready-to-use organic compost in the garden – but may not want to go through the hassle of building a bin or want the mess of a compost heap in their yard. Composting in your yard is as simple and easy as gardening itself. Follow these simple instructions for an easy to use compost bin in your yard. Begin by finding the area you want your compost bin located in your yard. It is recommended the bin be close to your garden to simplify the moving of compost. This will also make it easy to keep your compost moist. You will need an area approximately 4′ wide x 6′ long. Don’t worry about measurements and levels and diagrams – it’s a compost bin – not a house. Begin by digging a post hole at the back left corner of your bin area. It is recommended the post holes be at least 1′ – 1.5′ deep. Sink one of your posts into this hole – and secure it in place tamping loose dirt back into the hole around the base of the post with the butt end of a shovel handle.
