Ease The Pain In Your Back By Getting A Compostumbler
A compostumbler can help eliminate any back pain you may experience from hand turning your homemade fertilizer. Because you need to turn your organic matter every week, you may get aches and pains in your arms and back. When the pile you are mixing gets large the pain gets worse.
Making your own compost is a great way to recycle your yard and food waste and turn them into a high quality soil addition, yet for various reasons not many people make their own humus. Studies have shown that one average household has seven hundred pounds of material a year that can create a great fertilizer. However, most of this matter ends up in a landfill.
As a gardener, you already know how important it is to have rich healthy soil. By using your own garden waste like grass clippings and dead plants plus kitchen scraps you can make your own fertilizer. You will no longer have to buy chemical fertilizers, you will reduce the amount of trash that you have, and your garden will thrive on the healthy soil you will make. Even though all of this sounds great, you may not have the time or energy to go outside, take care of your own compost heap and enjoy gardening. This is just one reason for looking into buying or making a compostumbler.
There are other justifications for having a compostumbler other than the relief of aches and pains. Some towns or cities put restrictions on having an exposed compost heap. If this is the case where you live the only way you will be able to recycle your plant and food waste is by having a closed compostumbler.
Another benefit of a container for recycling your plant and food waste is not having to worry about the animals getting into your garbage and making a mess. Or your neighbors complaining about the mess and odor that can come from your yard.
Studies show that keeping your recyclables in a compostumbler help them to decompose faster than if they were left outside uncovered. The color and the material of the tumbler create more heat inside and this causes the material to decompose faster. Plus, the aeration is better when you are turning the tumbler as opposed to turning a pile with a pitchfork.
You can purchase a compostumbler in a size that is best for you. If you have a large flower or vegetable garden you will probably want a large compost container. There are very large ones with two bins for filling. When one side is full, you can start on the next and have a constant supply of fresh fertilizer. If you live in a suburban area, a smaller unit may be better for you. These are perfect for people who do not have a lot of recyclable material or food waste.
One of the best things you can do for your soil is to add compost. It makes your soil healthier and that will give you bigger and better vegetables, plants and flowers. So if you can't take care of a pile of humus because of aches and pains or town restrictions, you should consider getting a compostumbler.
Richard Gravinosa loves his vegetable gardens. Read more about kitchen compost bins and back porch compost tumbler.
