If you’re thinking about composting, but aren’t sure you’ve got the space, a spinning composter might be the perfect answer. More and more people are turning to composting to help them get good quality soil to enrich their gardens, and to help them reduce the amount they throw away. With the increase in gardening popularity, now’s the perfect time to start composting. However, a traditional compost pile might not be the best idea.

Most of the time, a traditional compost pile is just a plain pile of stuff. Most people just put vegetables and grass clippings on the pile, then ignored it. It’s no surprise that it didn’t do all that well. A good compost pile is made of more than just yard waste. Fortunately, a spinning composter can make a real difference.

These devices make it easy and convenience to maintain your compost. There’s no need to turn them over on a regular basis for aeration. Just give it a spin every once ing a while. The rotating drum does all the work, and is surprisingly easy to spin, even with a full load of compost. There are holes in the drum to keep it from getting too wet, and the liquid that comes out – compost tea – makes an excellent plant fertilizer.

So, how do you use a spinning composter? Just put the right balance of “greens” and “browns” – wetter materials like vegetable scraps and cellulose materials like leaves and dry grass – into the composter. Avoid putting animal products in, though. They tend to attract unpleasant organisms and can be dangerous for the composter. Pet droppings and fats are also usually a bad idea. Avoid plants that have been treated with chemicals, too.

Keep the material inside your spinning composter damp, without it being wet, and it will work just right. If it’s functioning properly, it won’t even smell right. The correct balance of ingredients can go a long way toward keeping the smell down. Remember that winter composting takes longer than summer composting, and keep your spinning composter in direct sunlight, and you’ll soon have great quality fertilizer. You’ll also throw less away. Composting is a great idea for all kinds of reasons, and it just got a whole lot easier.

A spinning composter is the perfect choice for just about any home. You might not have the space for an old fashioned compost pile, but you probably have room for a spinning composter. Take the time to find one that’s got the right capacity for you, and start making environmentally friendly garden compost in your own yard. It’s easy to do, and you’ll never buy commercial fertilizer again.