{"id":5925,"date":"2023-01-11T04:10:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T09:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=5925"},"modified":"2023-01-10T04:53:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T09:53:19","slug":"make-this-super-easy-diy-compost-bin-in-a-flash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/11\/make-this-super-easy-diy-compost-bin-in-a-flash\/","title":{"rendered":"Make This Super-Easy DIY Compost Bin in a Flash"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5925\" class=\"elementor elementor-5925\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f05af6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8f05af6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4e9bcf\" data-id=\"a4e9bcf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be08dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be08dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"article-subheading_2-0\" class=\"comp type--dog article-subheading\">Save money, benefit your garden, and help out the environment\u2014all at the same time\u2014with this simple DIY compost bin project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ada37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5ada37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Making your own compost is something anyone can do, whether you&#8217;re a\u00a0gardening beginner\u00a0or a seasoned pro. It&#8217;s a great way to recycle yard waste, like grass clippings and dry leaves, as well as vegetable peelings and other kitchen scraps. The nutrient-rich\u00a0blend of decomposed organic materials\u00a0works wonders for plants, either when spread around them, or mixed into the soil. But to get started, you&#8217;ll need a compost bin. One of the easiest DIY ways to make a compost bin is to start with a trash can\u2014something you may already have on hand\u2014and drill several holes in it so\u00a0your compost can get plenty of air\u00a0and break down quickly. Then, you can tuck your new bin into a convenient spot and start adding organic material to it.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-1\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/HAcNFTNvbqMUM1LfmNzfoAUGJhk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/compost-bin-flower-garden-408b8932-b806696ce2bd48ad830efcc792d9255e.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/bimvgbjmr0p4qEJZiSk_iaq3oF4=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/compost-bin-flower-garden-408b8932-b806696ce2bd48ad830efcc792d9255e.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Compost bin sitting in flower garden\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/HAcNFTNvbqMUM1LfmNzfoAUGJhk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/compost-bin-flower-garden-408b8932-b806696ce2bd48ad830efcc792d9255e.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/bimvgbjmr0p4qEJZiSk_iaq3oF4=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/compost-bin-flower-garden-408b8932-b806696ce2bd48ad830efcc792d9255e.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp type--mouse mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">MATT CLARK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-3\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">What You Need<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Making this compost bin is simple. You only need three materials:<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-5\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Lidded, outdoor trash can (between 30 and 40 gallons)<\/li><li>Power drill<\/li><li>Paddle drill bit<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-7\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><div id=\"mntl-native-fluid_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-native-fluid mntl-native\" data-right-rail-index=\"2\"><div id=\"mntl-native__adunit_2-0\" class=\"comp scads-to-load mntl-native__adunit mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit gpt native dynamic js-immediate-ad\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Step 1: Prep the Bin<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-9\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">If you&#8217;re repurposing an old trash can, first thoroughly rinse it out. You don&#8217;t want any lingering remnants of non-biodegradable materials in your bin. If you&#8217;re using a brand-new bin, you can skip the wash, but remove any tags or packaging.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-10\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-11\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Step 2: Drill Holes<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-12\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Attach the paddle bit to the drill. Starting a few inches from the lid,\u00a0drill a hole\u00a0into the side of the can. Space another hole approximately three inches from the first one. Continue drilling until you have rows of holes that span both the width and length of your bin. Repeat this on all sides.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-14\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Step 3: Clean Out Bin<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-15\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Once again, thoroughly wash out the trash can to clean out any plastic shavings and bits that were created during the drilling process. Then you can put your new compost bin to work.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-16\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-17\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/z_E2AEatnClYg2b_p0wfbybITtI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/hands-holding-organic-material-010d238e-05f5d39ae4b94dfa8d2167ecd4b44c04.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/jzq3hgqMMHjyELDQUMOO2mmV4s0=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/hands-holding-organic-material-010d238e-05f5d39ae4b94dfa8d2167ecd4b44c04.jpg 750w\" alt=\"hands holding organic material for soil\" width=\"1245\" height=\"1861\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/z_E2AEatnClYg2b_p0wfbybITtI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/hands-holding-organic-material-010d238e-05f5d39ae4b94dfa8d2167ecd4b44c04.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/jzq3hgqMMHjyELDQUMOO2mmV4s0=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/hands-holding-organic-material-010d238e-05f5d39ae4b94dfa8d2167ecd4b44c04.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1\" class=\"comp type--mouse mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">MARTY BALDWIN<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-18\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Composting Tips and Tricks<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-19\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Especially when you&#8217;re just getting started, it&#8217;s important to\u00a0feed your compost pile with the right materials\u00a0and encourage them to start breaking down. Use these tips to help get your compost going, and create the best nutrients for your garden:<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-20\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-21\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>There are two types of composting: Hot and cold. Hot composting &#8220;fast-cooks&#8221; the materials with nitrogen, carbon, air, and water to create compost in only a few months. Cold composting simply requires\u00a0collecting materials in a bin\u00a0and letting them naturally decompose over the course of a year.<\/li><li>Good materials are the key to good compost. Fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells,\u00a0coffee grounds, grass clippings, dry leaves, finely chopped wood, shredded paper, straw, and sawdust from untreated wood all make great compost.<\/li><li>Bad materials can harm your pile, and eventually your garden. Don&#8217;t try to compost any diseased plant parts, treated wood, animal feces,\u00a0weeds that go to seed, or anything containing meat, oil, fat, dairy, or grease.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-22\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-23\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Before long, you&#8217;ll be able to start putting your compost to work in your garden. Compost can help enrich soil if you&#8217;re\u00a0creating a new garden bed, but you can also spread it in a thick layer\u00a0in an existing garden\u00a0to add nutrients to tired soil. Your garden will reward you in bounty if you start feeding it with homemade compost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save money, benefit your garden, and help out the environment\u2014all at the same time\u2014with this simple DIY compost bin project. Making your own compost is something anyone can do, whether you&#8217;re a&nbsp;gardening beginner&nbsp;or a seasoned pro. It&#8217;s a great way to recycle yard waste, like grass clippings and dry leaves, as well as vegetable peelings and other kitchen scraps. The nutrient-rich&nbsp;blend of decomposed organic materials&nbsp;works wonders for plants, either when spread around them, or mixed into the soil. But to get started, you&#8217;ll need a compost bin. One of the easiest DIY ways to make a compost bin is to start with a trash can\u2014something you may already have on hand\u2014and drill several holes in it so&nbsp;your compost can get plenty of air&nbsp;and break down quickly. Then, you can tuck your new bin into a convenient spot and start adding organic material to it. 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