you cannot see the peelings and such ? hours ,days weeks ?

Making compost is usually a "year" thing. The way to get a fabulous rotating supply of compost is to keep 3 "heaps"
1. Currently being added to
2. Sitting festering and maturing
3. In use

The "sitting festering" should really be left at least 6 months, (turning the heap occasionally to spread the bacteria and introduce oxygen into the heap) but a year is better.

If you don’t have the space for 3 heaps, then use the "use from the bottom" method.

Add to the top of your compost heap, and use the finished product from the bottom. You can get compost bins with a hatch at the bottom for this purpose. You will need to use a "compost improver" sprinkled over the layers to help with breaking down of the "raw" material.

Whichever method you use, be careful not to add too much of a single "ingredient" at any one time. Lawn cuttings especially just end up as a slimy mess if too much is added at once. Autumn leaves don’t compost well if added dry in volume and need to be soaked before adding, otherwise they will take more than a year to break down.

The best compost is a mixture of many different types of organic material.

you cannot see the peelings and such ? hours ,days weeks ?

Making compost is usually a "year" thing. The way to get a fabulous rotating supply of compost is to keep 3 "heaps"
1. Currently being added to
2. Sitting festering and maturing
3. In use

The "sitting festering" should really be left at least 6 months, (turning the heap occasionally to spread the bacteria and introduce oxygen into the heap) but a year is better.

If you don’t have the space for 3 heaps, then use the "use from the bottom" method.

Add to the top of your compost heap, and use the finished product from the bottom. You can get compost bins with a hatch at the bottom for this purpose. You will need to use a "compost improver" sprinkled over the layers to help with breaking down of the "raw" material.

Whichever method you use, be careful not to add too much of a single "ingredient" at any one time. Lawn cuttings especially just end up as a slimy mess if too much is added at once. Autumn leaves don’t compost well if added dry in volume and need to be soaked before adding, otherwise they will take more than a year to break down.

The best compost is a mixture of many different types of organic material.

You have just completed designing your garden and now you’re looking for that perfect finishing touch. What sort of gardening gift could you give yourself or someone you know who loves gardening. The range of gardening gifts span from the whimsical like garden gnomes to the more practical ones like a gardening gift set which is good for beginning gardeners.

With all these gifts to choose from how will you find the perfect gardening gift? With this type of gift you need to think if the person will appreciate a whimsical wind chime, a garden gnome, or a compost tumbler and tea maker.

If your friend is new to gardening then maybe they would appreciate a gardening set. A gardening set that includes a spading fork, a garden trowel, and a hoe to cultivate your soil, a pair of garden shears and a tool for weeding is the perfect gardening gift, even for yourself.

A serious gardener will absolutely love having a sturdy pair of gloves. When you wear the gloves not only do you keep your hands clean, but the gloves can provide protection against thorns and other sharp garden objects.

For a gardener who has back problems using a garden kneeler can take the hassle out of gardening. They might even start using it for other purpose like washing their cars. Whilst a trowel that is ergonomically designed can help support the wrist of anyone with arthritis, it can make digging a pleasure once more.

Every gardener understands the value of putting compost in their gardens. And the best way to get good quality compost is of the home made variety. Unfortunately not everyone has the garden space for a compost heap. The gift of a compost tumbler might not seem to be a great present, but it is an invaluable gardening gift for the avid home gardener.

All gardeners know that to get a thriving crop, the soil in the garden has to be right. How can you find out if your soil is perfect for that vegetable you’re planning on growing? Will your herbs thrive in your garden? To answer that all important soil question an electronic soil tester is great gardening gift.

These of course are the practical gardening gifts. The whimsical on the other hand are wind chimes or cheerful garden gnomes. If you’re into fantasy then a garden gnome sitting next to your pond will definitely invite the garden fairies in. Of course you should understand that garden gnomes are company loving fellows. Therefore when you go and buy your garden gnome, be sure to invite a few more along just for that fanciful gardening gift.

All in all it does not matter if you’re into practical gardening gifts or the whimsical variety. Garden centers and gardening shops stock many different items that can serve as gardening gifts or gardening supplies. The perfect gardening gift is yours to choose.

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i want brand names and any reviews. i’ve looked on the internet and there are so many to choose from…do any of you have practical advice. most important to me…is durability and ease of use! thanks.

You don’t need to buy a compost maker unless you want to spend money needlessly. All they do is provide a turn-able container that doesn’t hold much.

You can get the same results by making 2-3 bins side-by-side out of free pallets, many sizes available. Anchor sides and back to each other, leave front open or use another pallet that you can remove or swing out.

Layer your greens, leaves, weeds and clippings with a light layer of soil to speed up the process. Keep pile damp.

After several weeks, flip pile into second bin to get the contents on the top from Bin #1 onto bottom of #2, and in no time it will be ready to use and transfer to #3. This way you can keep the cycle on-going with #1 and #2 but have ready to use available from #3.

Some people buy packaged compost maker-you don’t need it. Moisture and layering with dirt will do the same. You will have a continous supply, easy to shovel into a wheelbarrow or bucket with the front opened or to transfer from bin to bin.

TIP: If it hasn’t been mentioned before-DO NOT ADD grass clippings from lawns treated with "Weed’n'Feed products if you plan to use in gardens or flower beds that seeds are planted or will be planted. It takes several years for this to leach out enough to keep from stopping seed germination! It can and does kill young seedlings that you transplant also. It is okay to use as a mulch around well-established trees and shrubs.