Compost Heap?

Question

Any one know a website or book that has good directions on constructing a compost heap area?

Ok a like a 4 foot by 4 foot box in the backyard. I need a website or a recommended book that I can look at.
Thanks

Answer 1

You can even create compost without a bin. Just make a pile of yard waste and some kitchen scraps in your yard.

But if you're worried about the mess or have neighbors close by any sort of fencing will do. Rubber coated metal fence with 2"x2" squares will hold your compost together nicely and it doesn't cost too much.

Or you could buy a compost bin instead of making one yourself. Some of the plastic ones go for a lot less than $100.

Answer 2

Put your table scraps and yard wastes in a heap. Leave it sit there in the weather. Every year or so turn the heap over. The wastes will turn into composted waste. Looks like dirt.

Surround it with a fence or other structure that lets air in if you wish. Mine is 6 foot by 6 foot x 4 foot high. I turn the pile over from one side to the other once per year. I throw the compost on the garden when it's done.

Answer 3

There's really not much to it; but certainly a few variations.

Define a size; determine your intent; and materials that you can work with.

It can be as simple as a PIT dug into the ground; In which case all you need is a shovel.

It can be raised by cinder blocked; with a screened bottom; framed by treated lumber in a box shape; and filled with your recycleables.

It can be as simple as the plastic Milk Crates seen all over the planet; raised to allow decayed material to fall to the ground.

In whatever method you choose the action of the composting is aided by water; and Heat from the Sun. It should be stirred/turned regularly; and if elevated part of that process will help decayed matter to fall to ground; where it can be turned under regularly.

Certainly insects and worms will aid in the process; as well as your choice of waste to add to the mix.

Steven Wolf

Answer 4

no but its not hard just build a 3sided box and put the leaves and grass in it thats it ....