How do you make a compost pile? Here are 3 simple ideas

If you have a piece of land that you can develop, use it to setting up a compost pile. This is the best way to ensure that you have fertile fertilizer all year round. Learn how to make a composter on your plot or garden. Learn 3 simple ways to do it.

What to build a composter out of?

Remember that the composter, by design, is supposed to be practical, and its appearance is a secondary matter. a secondary matter, so building a composter does not require the talent of the DIY. Composter from pallets, boards or mesh – to make a composting plant use materials that are readily available and mostly we have them at hand.

Dimensions of the composter

How big should the composter be? The optimal dimensions are 100-120 cm high and 120-150 cm wide. Thanks to this size, the structure of the compost will be properly distributed, and the pile will be airy. Otherwise the leftovers Compost scraps will start to rot. It is also worth thinking about building two compost piles. One would be used for fermenting fresh and composting undecomposed scraps, And the other for processing compost.

Where to put the composter?

The place you allocate for the composter should be fairly sheltered from the wind and sun to limit the drying out of the compost. However, avoid places completely shaded, as positive temperatures speed up the fermentation processes fermentation. It is also good to think about placing the composter in an invisible, less frequented part of the plot, so that it does not spoil the aesthetics of the garden.

How to make a composter from pallets

1 To begin with, we mark out the boundary of our composter. To do this, we cut in the ground sod to a depth of about 40 cm, which we then put with the green part to the down, gradually filling in the dug hole.

2.We prepare 4 pallets – separate the bottom from them, protruding nails we bend with a hammer in such a way that they do not stand out.

3.Using stakes, we connect 3 pallets together. We fix the stakes in the corners on the inside of the composter with a screwdriver (important, that the stakes protrude from the bottom for about 30-40 cm).

4. 4 the pallet is hinged to the stakes, so that you can freely open the composter. Optionally, we can also attach a closing hook. If the composter is low, we can dispense with making a door, attaching 4 stakes permanently.

5.Thus prepared structure is impregnated and hammered in the designated place. To speed up the composting process the inner walls of the composter are lined with black perforated foil.

6.On the bottom we pour shredded grass and branches and already – the composter from pallets is ready to work.

How to make a composter from boards.

1. as above – first prepare the soil for the composter.

2.From planks of equal length and aluminum corners, nail a box (without the top and bottom).

3.Using a screwdriver, fix a stake in each corner in such a way that it protrudes It about 30-40 cm from the bottom.

4. for faster fertilizer, in the center of the composter we fix a black perforated foil.

5.After leveling the ground, we drive the composter into the ground and impregnate it.

6.The composter can be additionally covered from the top with a door with mesh, so as not to lure animals to the leftovers inside it.

How to make a composter with mesh

To prepare a composter from mesh, simply attach it with wires to 4 stakes driven into the ground (prepare the bottom as in the case of a composter from pallets).

Composter from recycling

You can also prepare a composter from other ready-made items, such as a wooden box, barrel or bucket (just cut out the bottom), and even from a wicker basket. wicker basket. The important thing is that it should have contact with the soil and be airy.

How to speed up composting?

– shred the scraps – waste discarded in whole or large pieces will take longer to decompose,

– strain compost – add beneficial bacteria to compost to speed up compost formation by 2 times,

– make layers – properly stacked scraps decompose faster and do not rot (check, how to compost scraps from your home and garden).

Now you know how to make a composter quickly and without spending too much. You know other ways to build a composter? Which of them have you used on your plot or in the garden? Share in the comments.

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