If you’re not concerned about attracting local animals, build a DIY compost bin to host an open-air pile. Wooden pallets, wine crates and even old drawers and bookshelves will do the trick.

A good size for a compost bin is between 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2m) wide and 3 to 4 feet high (0.9-1.2m). However, in a small garden, 3 by 3 feet (0.9 by 0.9m) is a usable size.

April Wilkerson builds a 3-bin compost system over a weekend for sustainable gardening. Health officials warn of dangerous ...

Let’s take it a step further and make a compost bin for our gardens. We made one for under $40, along with some free supplies.

Consumers can curb their environmental impact by composting, which helps break material down in ways that reduce the release ...

Unlike compost, worms prefer temperatures between 55 and 77 F. If you keep your worm bin outside, consider relocating it to a more temperature-regulated place, such as a garage, or during the ...

TruthisTreason.net – Kevin Hayden Source: Root Simple -Also linked in the sidebar I've been using shipping pallets as a compost bin for a few years now and they work great.

Backyard Farmer Building a Compost Bin and Emerald Ash Borer Special | 56m 58s | We'll be putting together a compost bin and helping you to identify which trees need to be treated for emerald ash ...

You can also build a bin from wire mesh or even create a compost pile in a hidden area in your yard, perhaps behind a shed or garage. Your goal when building a pile should be one that measures 4 ...

A long-probed compost thermometer and your nose are good monitoring devices. If your pile never heats up — and temperatures above 130 degrees are not uncommon — it could be due to an excess of ...

Toro, (888) 384-9939, www.toro.com, manufactures the Toro Composting Bin that converts up to 75 30-gallon bags of grass clippings into one bag of compost in a single growing season.