The several videos I've watched and things I've read all suggest sunny areas. However, the sunnier, the more it will tend to dry up (i.e. the more often you will need to add water). I'm going to go with sunny myself - I'd rather have to water a bit more than wait twice as long! Remember, the core temperature needs to reach about 150°F, so a shady area which is 10° cooler will be that much more difficult to reach the needed temp.
Just built a 3 stage compost bin system out of used pallets. My life is much more simpler now. No need to bag leaves every fall and take them to the city drop off. Just rake them onto a large tarp then drag straight to the compost bins and dump them there. All our kitchen waste goes straight to the compost bin instead of stinking up our trash can. Can't believe everyone does not make one of these.
The several videos I've watched and things I've read all suggest sunny areas. However, the sunnier, the more it will tend to dry up (i.e. the more often you will need to add water). I'm going to go with sunny myself - I'd rather have to water a bit more than wait twice as long! Remember, the core temperature needs to reach about 150°F, so a shady area which is 10° cooler will be that much more difficult to reach the needed temp.
chkrvrty 8 months ago
@chkrvrty watch geoff lawton's permaculture soils
gibson625 1 month ago
whats the best to do.,,,,,putting it on a sunny area or on a shady one.,,?
wiseguy1202 9 months ago
I look FORWARD to creating compost when I purchase land and build my own home. :)
waellerbe 1 year ago
How to make a compost bin.
Step one: make four walls out of anything.
Step two: throw a bunch of crap in it.
Step three: profit
sohc287 1 year ago
Just built a 3 stage compost bin system out of used pallets. My life is much more simpler now. No need to bag leaves every fall and take them to the city drop off. Just rake them onto a large tarp then drag straight to the compost bins and dump them there. All our kitchen waste goes straight to the compost bin instead of stinking up our trash can. Can't believe everyone does not make one of these.
como651 1 year ago
I love the idea :)
cozette214 1 year ago
That is a clean looking compost bin.
damontoney 1 year ago
i want one of these out by the shed
chisholmzimmer 1 year ago