The VermiHut Plus is the new, upgraded, version of an already very popular vermicompost set up, building on a solid basic design with some very practical new features. By green material, we are referring to any vegetable or fruit scraps, and things like grass clippings and dead leaves. Old cardboard, newspapers, and twigs and branches, can be used as brown material. Keeping your compost bin moist will deter rats, as they like a dry home. Don’t soak it, as this will inhibit the composting process, but keeping it moist will deter rats. Planting mint nearby is also a possible rat deterrent – rats and mice apparently don’t like the smell, so it is definitely worth placing a plant or two near your bin. One of the most complained about aspects of using a compost bin is having to get in there with a fork and turn the contents over every few weeks. Depending on the design, this task can range from ‘a bit fiddly’ to ‘are you having a laugh?’

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You’ll get the hang of composting at home in no time at all with our range. All of our composter products (also known as garden compost bins) are designed to be easy to use with practical openings to remove the compost. Everything is made from recyclable plastic – so it’s good for the environment too! How do I get the compost out of my composter? The 4smile compost bin is made from recycled plastic and all the pieces slot together without the need for tools. As much as I enjoyed the easy assembly, I had my doubts about how sturdy the finished structure would be, but I’m pleased to be able to say my worries weren’t warranted. Having said that, I don’t think it would stand up to strong gales, so you’d probably be best securing the bin to a fence or something. Rats are drawn to the food sources, and the warmth and shelter, of a compost bin, so you should remove these things to discourage these pests.Composting is a fantastic way to transform garden and food waste form the home into nutrient rich soil conditioner. Key benefits of composting reducing waste to landfill & reducing methane gases and improving soil condition. It can also save you money if you live in an area of the UK with a green bin tariff! The Eco-Master composter is lightweight, easy to fit & has great top and bottom access. Features & Benefits: Where you place your compost bin can also play a part in how well it does its job. Big variations in temperature are not ideal for composting so I always try to set my compost bins up in a sunny or lightly shaded spot where the temperature remains fairly steady. The soil fence prevents rodents and small animals to climb up into your garden composter. Which product do I need? Bin/soil fence. The downside to this type of compost bin is that the things you put into it don’t mix together very well, so you can either turn it over with a fork occasionally, or invest in a compost bin with a tumbler built in. Q: What can I put in my compost bin?

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Composting waste, instead of binning it, will help to save you space in your kitchen and garden. By doing this, we reduce and recycle waste, which is better for the environment. A solid compost bin is better at keeping rats out than a pile, so if you have a problem with rats in your pile then consider moving it all into a bin. All of our composters have a small door situated on the bottom of the composter. This will give you easy access to collect the compost. Do I need a soil fence? I really like the fact that the designers have thought about how the customer will fill this large bin up, and given it a split lid that opens up into a wide access point, perfect for shovelling stuff in without losing half of it on the ground. This is something that I felt the Squeeze tumbler could have done with.The lower access hatch isn’t quite as big as the lid, but still a practical size and you won’t struggle to remove the compost once it’s fully cooked.The company who makes this product claims that it is 32 times faster than a standard bin. I don’t know how they worked that out, or even if it’s accurate, but I will say that it was by far the fastest that we tested and none of the others even came close. Despite these compact dimensions, this Easipet compost bin can actually hold a decent amount of material- 328 litres, and because it’s made of good quality wood, you don’t have to worry about the bin getting misshapen or warped out of shape if you fill it right up. This is something that puts me off filling plastic bins to the max.