Is it better to have an open or closed compost bin?
Bins retain some warmth and moisture and make better compost more quickly, but even an open heap (not enclosed in a bin) will compost eventually. Any of the compost bins on the market should produce compost as long as they exclude rain, retain some warmth, allow drainage and let in air.
Does a compost bin need a bottom?
What should I put at the bottom of the compost bin? Generally speaking it is not essential to add anything in particular to the bottom a compost bin. It is important to site your bin on open soil, but if you can’t, we provide advice on where to put your bin.
Where should you not put a compost bin?
It is best not to put a compost bin directly onto a deck as the liquid that sometimes seep out of the bin will stain it. The only real solution here is to build a raised bed directly on top of the deck. You can use deckboards to build your raised bed so that it compliments the deck.
Is there a 48 gallon composter at Menards?
Miracle-Gro® 48 Gallon Tumbling Composter Miracle-Gro® 48 Gallon Tumbling Composter at Menards® Skip to main content Uh-oh. Your browser version is no longer supported! Upgrade to one of these for free: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge.
Can you use a composter at Lowes?
Enrich your garden while reducing landfill waste with a composter from Lowe’s. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, our compost bins make it easy to create organic and nutrient-rich soil.
Do you need a compost barrel for a kitchen composter?
When composting at home, a small kitchen composter is an excellent choice for transforming food scraps such as banana peels and eggshells to fertile soil. For composters with more space, a compost barrel or compost tumbler makes a valuable addition to any garden.
Is the mail in rebate valid at Menards?
Mail-in Rebate is in the form of merchandise credit check, valid in-store only. Merchandise credit check is not valid towards purchases made on MENARDS.COM ® .