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Two Falls ago, we had two decks redone. Having a ready supply of recycled materials from the previous decks, I told my husband that I wanted a "very large" compost bin to pile my garden cut backs in the Fall. And so he went to work.
Not knowing what he would do, he started tackling it step by step. He came up with this brilliant idea of making a triple compost bin... one to get going, one in progress, and the other for when I needed compost material for the garden. It took him a total of about 8 hours. I was ecstatic with the finish product...
And now, I want another triple. In the works for next year. But he says he will build me a "growing my stuff" kinda bin, and leave the real composts do their work... yeh is all I can say. Stay tuned :)
Oh, it's also not only used for composting, but to also grow left over bulbs that I don't plant in the Spring. Results are amazing :)
Not knowing what he would do, he started tackling it step by step. He came up with this brilliant idea of making a triple compost bin... one to get going, one in progress, and the other for when I needed compost material for the garden. It took him a total of about 8 hours. I was ecstatic with the finish product...
And now, I want another triple. In the works for next year. But he says he will build me a "growing my stuff" kinda bin, and leave the real composts do their work... yeh is all I can say. Stay tuned :)
Oh, it's also not only used for composting, but to also grow left over bulbs that I don't plant in the Spring. Results are amazing :)
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Signing UpStep 1Triple Compost Bin in the works
This compost project was not planned...it was a "think as you go" kinda thing.
He started with the frame and worked it from there. Measured to the size he wanted as he went. Approximately 36" high, 36' deep, and 30" wide per section.
The material for the main body was 2" x 6" by whatever length was available. 2"x2" balusters were used as guides for the removable front sections as well as handles for the lifting doors at the bottom edge of each section. Fasteners were predominantly 2 1/2 galvanized screws.
He started with the frame and worked it from there. Measured to the size he wanted as he went. Approximately 36" high, 36' deep, and 30" wide per section.
The material for the main body was 2" x 6" by whatever length was available. 2"x2" balusters were used as guides for the removable front sections as well as handles for the lifting doors at the bottom edge of each section. Fasteners were predominantly 2 1/2 galvanized screws.
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Was a great project... and I'm currently enjoying all plants growing in there this year :)
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing.
Yes, the best of it was to use the old material. I hate wasting anything :)
Can't wait for next year to:
1. Get an even bigger composter bin.
2. Use the great compost for my gardens.