Compose can be considered a commodity for gardeners. After all, they can use it as a natural fertilizer to increase their soil’s nutrient value, thereby allowing them to grow healthier crops and enjoy a higher yield.
A bucket (preferably a 5-gallon bucket with a lid)– Kitchen waste (kitchen scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, fruit peelings, etc.)– Compostable materials (paper, cardboard, straw, dead leaves, etc.)– Drill– Dirt– Small sticks
1. The very first thing you want to do is to drill holes in the bucket’s lower half and lid. This will allow the bucket to drain moisture that might be present.2. After that, you want to place small sticks at the bottom of the bucket to prevent clogging the holes with your compost materials.
3. Once done, you can start adding your compost materials. These include all your prepared kitchen waste and compostable materials such as fruit scraps, papers, eggshells, etc.4. After you’re done adding all the materials, simply place the lid tightly then roll your compost bucket on the ground.
5. Every week, make sure you stir the compost at least once to aerate the mixture. Of course, don’t forget to put the lid back on to prevent unwanted pests from swarming the compost.6. Once the compost is ready, you can then add it to your compost pile for use in your garden.
Smell: Another common issue with composting is the smell.
Slow Decomposition: low decomposition tends to occur if there’s not enough aeration inside your compost.
Composting in a bucket is fairly easy and straightforward process. If you want a more organized and neater means of composting, opt for a ready-made composting. Keter Composter Bin has 110-gallon capacity, easy assembly, and is made of recycled material.