Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also recycles ...

If you have wire cutters and pliers, make four-sided wire mesh bins. You can find wire mesh at most home centers. Wear thick work gloves and cut four 3-by-2-foot sections.

For composting outdoors, all you need is a large bin outdoors, a small lidded container for collecting food scraps in the kitchen, and a tool to mix or “turn” your compost pile, such as a ...

Wood, wire or plastic? Here are the different types of composting bins, and their pros and cons. Traditional wooden bin The classic compost bin is a wood-framed box, homemade and typically three ...

Keeping rodents out of your compost isn't impossible. It can be achieved with a few simple steps and by knowing which foods ...

I opted for a simple chicken-wire compost bin. I cannot stress how easy this was, it took me about 10 minutes to construct. To hook the chicken-wire together, I cut up a wire hanger.

You can also build a bin from wire mesh or even create a compost pile in a hidden area in your yard, perhaps behind a shed or garage. Your goal when building a pile should be one that measures 4 ...

Or wrap your existing compost bin with ¼-inch to ½-inch wire mesh, including any side vents in the bin. » Cover the bottom of your bin with ½-inch hardware cloth to prevent the rodents from ...

Tools Can Make Composting Easier. By Alan J. Heavens. February 28, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. EST. We resolve to be more environmentally conscious, yet when it adds work to our lives, a lot of us lose ...

Retailers selling compost bins include Gardener’s Supply Co., Mantis, Hayneedle.com and Lee Valley. Want to make your own? DIY plans abound on the Internet. Traditional wooden bin The classic… ...

Utopia Kitchen Compost Bin ($20, originally $25). This compost bin is a top-rated option on Amazon and the most affordable on our list. The durable, stainless-steel design features everything you ...

Beginning composting? Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham recommends using a bin to ensure a successful compost pile. “A number of things are needed for building a compost ...