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Vertex Composter Eco Tumbler Review

Have you seen one of these before? I was recently asked a few times for my opinion on this thing. It's called the Vertex Eco Tumbler and it looks to be the cheapest possible compost tumbler you can buy. So does the old adage "you get what you pay for" apply here? Is this the best option for the compost tumbler curious? Without seeing one in person it's hard to say, but here's my observations of the unit: -Cost! They're under $100, which makes it the cheapest compost tumbler. -Looking at the reviews on Amazon, it looks like the main issue people have is with its assembly. Therefore, if you like a challenge this shouldn't be a problem. However, assembly issues may allude to cheap and/or shoddy manufacturing. -I think…

It doesn’t need to be fancy…

When I visited home for the holidays, I had to take a look and see what my mom's old composting area looked like. This really spun me out because I remember making this little frame out of cinder blocks a long time ago and it looked good. What's funny is that if you want to compost, you can make do with this just fine...just make space and add stuff to it in appropriate quantities. Next to this was a nice looking compost bin...again, it does the trick. You can add material nice and high and it stays fairly organized. Note the slits near bottom which double as a spot to anchor it to the ground as well as provide some needed air circulation. Way to go, mom! To start composting,…

Top Tips for Composting at Home (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwu21uR1oBQ About time I make a video on how to compost, eh? I'm only a year into having this website...not bad! Since I live in the city, using a compost tumbler is the best choice for me. However, using a bin, worm trays, or just making a heap all have the following tips in common. My top tips for composting at home: -Stick to the 3:1 ratio for browns (leaves, cardboard, paper, straw) and greens (food waste, coffee grounds, grass clippings) -Shred your materials to speed up decomposition and avoid clumping, which impedes airflow -Pile should be moist as a "wrung out sponge" -Turn your pile each week to hasten decay -Add a shovelful of dirt to introduce essential organisms AVOID composting: -Meat, dairy, fish and excessively oily foods -Plastics,…