Should You Add Worms To Your Compost Tumbler? (No, But Why?)

It seems like every time I hang out on composting forums I see the same question being asked over and over, “my compost tumbler seems slow, should I add worms?” It’s not a bad question, it really isn’t. It’s totally understandable for someone who knows very little about compost tumblers or worms to ask the …

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How Big Of A Compost Tumbler Do I Need? (For Your Home)

I have a problem. When I start shopping for something, I keep looking at the next size up, the next price point, and the next quality level instead of sticking to my original plan. For example, when I started shopping for compost tumblers, I first saw FCMP’s 37 Gallon Tumbler (the most popular backyard tumbler …

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The Best Places To Put Your Compost Pile, Bin, or Tumbler

When I first decided to start composting I had a lot of problems to solve…or at least I thought I did. One of the major ones that had kept me from starting before was a location for my pile. Deciding where to start your compost pile is no small task. In fact, for many people, …

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My FCMP IM4000 Tumbling Composter Review (After 1 Year)

When I first started looking for a compost tumbler I was after the cheapest thing I could find. At least within reason. Since my wife had vetoed my cardboard box of table scraps behind the shed I was left looking for something that was a good value for the money, aesthetic, and functional. What I …

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How to Use a Compost Tumbler (The Complete Guide)

Have you ever considered composting but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re concerned about the smell? Or where to put your compost? Then composting with a compost tumbler may be your solution. It’s an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to reduce waste in the environment and make your own nutrient-rich compost. This article …

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