Eliminate back strain with this hip level composter. The best garden tools are those that fit your style. If you prefer to work at waist level, this elevated compost maker is perfect. It is made with recycled components, including a re-used 55 gallon black barrel and 100% recycled lumber painted with water based exterior latex paint.
Looking for a similar less expensive composter? Take a look at the Spin Bin compost tumbler .The composter is about 4 foot tall and only requires a 3 foot by 4 foot area. You can put it in a smaller area for storage, but you'll need that much space free from obstacles to spin the barrel and properly aerate the compost.
Let Lars help you pick the right composter. See his recommendations at: Composter Reviews: Lars's Quick Picks .The most efficient bacteria, called "aerobes", need oxygen to do their work. Without oxygen, they cannot survive and anaerobes can take over. Anaerobic bacteria isn't very good at breaking down compost - those bacteria can slow decomposition down by as much as 90 percent.
Don't miss our similar
Tumbleweed compost tumbler.
This tumbling compost bin features a center aeration tube with a cross bar that assists in the break up and separation of compost as it is turned. This prevents the materials from turning into a ball and just sliding back and forth when tumbled. The central bar is made with rust resistant galvanized steel.
See our entire selection of composters.Our 55 Gallon Compost Tumbler is made from a recycled food grade barrel. Using a rocking motion to build momentum, a compost tumbler is relatively easy to turn. However, the composting action will rapidly reduce the content of the barrel to less than half its starting volume. As the unit fills up, it may require a bit of extra effort to start it spinning.
Compost Tumbler Features and BenefitsEase to tumble and keep compost mixed up
Patented aeration system for faster composting time
Holds an impressive 7.3 cubic feet of material! This is approximately 55 gallons.
Low maintenance, nothing to clog up
Pest proof, fully enclosed, off-the-ground compost bin
Avoids odor problems by controlling moisture and aeration in excessively dry or rainy areas
Provides insulation to aid heating of compost
Compost Tumbler can be moved around the yard
Assembed dimensions: 36" wide by 36" deep by 46" tall
Weight: 75 lbs.
Easy mixing & turning of the compost materials
10 year manufacturer's warrantySpecial offer! Order two at once and get $20 off. Use coupon code TWOTUMBLE during online checkout to receive the special pricing.
Gardening How To Magazine, May/June 2012Read the article
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