The Compost Tumbler

Investing in a compost tumbler could be of great benefit to you if you are serious about composting but looking for an alternative to the smelly, sometimes difficult job of turning the compost pile yourself. Compost tumblers are enclosed compost bins that rotate in various manners, allowing you to turn and aerate compost regularly. This regular rotation matures the compost more quickly, prevents odor, and does not look unsightly in a yard.

Compost tumblers come in wide variety of sizes and designs, some with capacities of up to 22 cubic feet. Large compost tumblers are ideal for a large yard that requires a good deal of care, as they can be placed in the back of the yard for garden clippings, pruned branches, weeds, and other yard waste. There are also small compost tumblers designed to be placed near a kitchen door for a convenient way to compost food scraps.

Different compost tumblers have different features. Some compost tumblers turn by crank, and others are hinged to tumble vertically. Some compost tumblers have features like specific aeration designs, complete enclosure, or screw-top lids. Others compost tumblers are simpler and provide a more natural method.

There are even compost tumblers that combine form and function. Some compost tumblers are designed to flow with the decor of a suburban backyard. While more decorative, these urban compost tumblers don't skimp out on the important features like aeration and pest-proofing.

In short, no matter which kind you choose, compost tumblers are a convenient, user-friendly way to create naturally rich and fertile soil for your yard or garden.