Garden composters create rich, nutrient-filled soil from kitchen scraps and yard waste. The amount of soil produced depends on the capacity of your tumbler. If you have a small balcony and use ...

Consider how often you’ll want to empty a bin — whether it’s a quick trip to toss your scraps into a backyard compost tumbler or a trek to a drop-off spot — and whether you have space to ...

Aeration also is crucial. Turning the pile at least once a week allows oxygen to reach microorganisms that break down organic ...

Manny Barra explains that 'Tumbler bins are the lazy gardener’s best friend; just give them a spin, and voilà, your compost ...

Turn the pile with a pitchfork, compost tumbler or by rolling a sealed bin on the ground. Regular maintenance is simple. Continue adding kitchen scraps and yard waste, always topping greens with ...