That?s all activators really are anyway. Just
That?s all activators really are anyway. Just someone?s else?s compost to help get your pile started. The bacteria and micro organisms have to get in there somehow.
Be sure not to over water when using a compost tumbler. Moisture doesn?t escape as easily inside the tumbler as with a regular compost bin. And most likely your ingredients such as grass clippings or coffee grinds were already moist to begin with.
After about 3 weeks the compost should start to look like compost. It should be an even color and you shouldn?t be able to tell what you put in the tumbler. If your waste is still recognizable then let it decompose a while longer. And don?t forget to smell your compost. It should have a nice earthy smell to it.
If you?re looking for a neat & compact composting solution that works quickly and won?t receive a lot of attention from your neighbors, then look into a compost tumbler. You?ll be tumbling your way to a great garden this season.
Anthony Tripodi is the webmaster of WatchItRot.com – The Compost Guide.
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