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Envirocycle Composter Review

https://youtu.be/emahSHKN6W0 The Envirocycle composter is a neat and tidy way to start composting at home. It's definitely not the cheapest way to start composting, but I understand its appeal. Pros: -Deters large pests -Aesthetically pleasing -Nicer than a trash bin or an open pile -Easy to tumble -Collects moisture in base -Minimizes mess -Responsive customer support Cons: -Expensive -Moderate capacity -Easy to oversaturate contents Not my preferred way to compost, but it's not the worst either. What do you think about it? Are you happy with the results? Let me know! While compost tumblers can get the job done, I prefer using a cubic yard sized compost bin. The best part is that it only takes 5 minutes a week to maintain- seriously! To learn how to make composting a…

Earthworms in the Compost: It’s a Good Thing.

Back in January I made a brief post about my compost tumbler being full of worms...and by worms I don't mean red wigglers, but earthworms. Who cares? Well, I've decided it's time to pay tribute to earthworms again, because they're often confused with red wigglers and their purposes get mixed up. Red wigglers are super resilient (e.g. temperature changes, crowding), live in organic material and have a serious appetite...they make the most sense in a full-on vermicomposting setup- anything from a super cheap/simple worm bin to the popular Worm Factory or Worm Inn options. Red wigglers aren't a guaranteed solution for your compost tumbler- it just depends on if they can adjust to the habitat. It's getting tumbled weekly and can get very hot- not necessarily hot enough to kill…

Lifetime Compost Tumbler Review

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgmrNy4qxv0 Recently I was asked my opinion on the Lifetime Compost Tumbler. I hadn't heard of it before, but apparently it resides at a number of big box stores and is sold for as little as $100. You get what you pay for, right? My favorite thing to do is look at customer reviews on Amazon... in this regard, it appears that it's a pain in the butt to assemble. I'm somewhat surprised as it doesn't look that complicated. What do I like about it? The metal hinges and ergonomic grips look pretty nice. In the above video, I like how they casually prop up the door against the shed in the background. This doesn't make sense to me, as it has a pin on the side (very clever) to…