Difference between revisions of "Build a Tumbling Composter"

{{fa}}One of the keys to successful composting is aeration.  Bacteria need oxygen to carry out the aerobic respiration that creates a rich compost.  One way to aerate your compost is with a pitchfork or a compost turning tool. This can be an arduous task.  Using a tumbling composter can make things easier.  Since most tumbling composters can be fairly expensive, costing well over $100, consider building your own.  For much less money and a few hours of your time, you can build your own tumbling composter by following the steps below.