Best Composter

Composters are becoming increasingly famous in the communities as more Americans are starting to compost their lawn and plants

What is a composter?
Type of composting bin is the best?

A composter is a bin/container that is used to turn organic waste and food into composts which in turn helps to grow the plants and flowers in our homes.

Having a well fertilized garden would only provide advantages and this is why so many people compost waste. Composters make a huge difference in the quality of grass, plants and vegetables that you have at your yard.

The best way to determine what kind of composter you need for your home is to know what you would be using it for, how much waste your generate, how large are the areas that requires composts etc.

Here are 8 reasons why you should compost.

It reduces the amount of waste you throw away.
Composting reduces the amount of carbon footprints we emit to the environment.
Composts increase the quality of your plants, flowers and vegetables that you are growing.
Reduces cost as you would have less thrash to throw away.
It helps to preserve the earth for the generations to come.
Reduction in pest problems and funds spent on pesticides.
It aids moisture retention in the soil
Feeding your plants well would improve your own diet as they would have better nutrients

What to Compost?

There are so many things you can compost from table scraps, flowers, coffee grounds, tea leaves, shredded paper (if you use a shredder regularly at home), lawn weeds, wood chips or pellets.

What you should not compost includes meat, bones or diseased plants. These items would attract pests which is the opposite of the effect your compost should have on your food crops.

Compostable materials are usually carbon or nitrogen based and you need to know which element to use in creating a working balance in the compose pile.

We have done an extensive research on the factors you need to consider when composting, how to compost, the best composters in the market and a buyer’s guide.

We hope all of this helps you narrow down your choice list and provide a better lifestyle for you and your family.

Top Ranked Composters

Yimby Tumbler Composter
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This Composter features two chamber opening with one being used to fill the composter and the other being used to cure. It is very straight forward to use. It is used but a lot of first timers out there.

It comes with a 37 gallon capacity with its main materials made from recycled a UV plastic material that absorbs heat well.

It has air vents all across its body with adjustable ones on top that allows proper air to flow and a reversible door that flips overs which provide access to view the composting process and monitor its progress.

Another important part of this composter is the hand holds which are used to turn the barrel after it must have been filled up with waste.

The Yimby Tumbler Composter is very durable. It’s made of recycled plastic materials that can last for years. The openings are large and it is quite convenient to load waste and unload composts.

The steps needed to get your waste composted are:

1.) Fill up the composter.

2.) Close the flip doors

3.) Use the hand holds to turn it.

In a short period of weeks, you would have finished composting and would have enough compost to use in your garden.

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Envirocycle Composter Composteamaker
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Comes in a simple and quite appealing design. It’s usually seen as the centerpiece of anywhere it’s placed in the home – deck, garden, porch or balcony due to how well it looks.

Some consumers have stated that its small size doesn’t correlate with its functionality as it has a larger capacity compared to some other composters that have been used in the past.

It is made from quality recycled UV plastics and is rated very high among consumers who have purchased this item.

It has a large opening at the top for filling up organic yard waste and its functionality is not laborious.

The steps needed to get your waste composted are:

1.) Fill up the composter

2.) Turn the Envirocycle 3 times every 3days

That’s all. It’s really that simple. Once you follow the steps above in 4-8weeks you would have a lot of composts to use for your plants, flower gardens and vegetable gardens.

This tool collects liquid composts at the base which can be added to water and sprayed on the flowers for more effect.

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Good Ideas EZCJR-BLK 7-Cubic-Foot Compost Wizard Jr.
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This Composter is made from 98% polyethylene and is child and pet safe. It absorbs heat well making use of the energy for the composting process and it can produce a large 7 cubic foot capacity of composts.

The lid above is 12″ in diameter and it keeps the composts contained during the process. Loading the waste inside is through the outer opening. It has perforations at both sides which provide oxygen used in the composition and the user can even drill more holes.

It is small and can’t be blown off by the wind during use as some other composters do. It comes fully assembled from the manufacturer with a low maintenance.

The Steps needed to get your waste Composted are:

1.) Fil up the waste

2.) Turn the Good Ideas EZCJR once a week and after new waste is added

It would provide you lots of composts in as little as 2weeks.