Wooden Compost Bins

Making your own compost can save money, contribute to sustainability, and aid the environment. Our garden compost bins are an attractive solution for transforming your kitchen waste, organic waste, spent plants and garden cuttings into a supplement to enrich your soil.

Decomposition bins come in all shapes and sizes and in a selection of materials, but wooden compost bins are the most popular with our gardeners for the following reasons:

• Ease of assembly - timber composters are easy to assemble
• Garden aesthetics - a more natural look that does not stand out like green or brown plastic
• Longevity - wooden compost receptacles are made from pressure treated timber for longevity
• Smell absorption - timber compost bins are better at smell absorption and reduce attraction for pests and rats

There are many ways vegan food waste and brown waste can be turned into nutrient-rich compost, and each type of compost bin has its benefits and downsides. A good wooden compost bin will store finished compost, aerate (provide air circulation), maintain the correct heat, and allow excess moisture to escape to prevent a soggy compost heap.

Our garden bio-waste bins are made from pressure treated rough-sawn carbon-neutral wooden construction, which contributes to the green aspect of gardening. The Forest 3'x3' Slot Down Wooden Compost Bin, with a 650-litre capacity, is a great example of efficiency and a good balance between size and usability. As it fills, the weight of the compost helps it settle into proper layers, helping the composting process naturally.

Made with slow-grown timber and left with a rough outside texture, this compost repository looks good in any garden and ensures air pockets form, promoting efficient decomposition. The planks slide into place for easy access, and the design allows sections to be easily removed for turning your pile.

If you are after decoration, the Forest 2’x2’ Beehive Wooden Compost Bin is for you. The overall design of this composter shouts country garden aesthetic, and it is practical to boot! It offers users a bottom-opening flap for easy organic waste removal and a pop-up lid to keep unwanted pests out. You can also attach an additional bin to form a modular system for larger gardens or busy composters.

The Beehive composter is made from softwood that has been pressure treated by the manufacturer and works perfectly in all seasons including summer, autumn and winter months. The structure keeps the pile protected from cold air and wind, while still offering breathability due to its clear sides and wooden frame.

Garden compost is made from green garden waste, foliage, stems, leaves and grass clippings. Some compost is made of fruit and vegetable waste, coffee grounds, straw, and cardboard. Decomposed matter made from green waste is a perfect soil improver. It adds nutrients and aeration to the soil and provides a good open structure, making it easier for the contents to break down and thrive. Do not collect and add weeds, as these may germinate and grow within the compost.

You can leave your compost to degrade in a plastic tub or bucket, but this can cause the compost to rot, break down slowly and invite chickens (if you keep them) or rats. Wooden compost bins fill up gradually and allow for better drainage and air, helping the mix create high-quality compost. While meat should be avoided, most organic materials are safe. These bins help divert waste from landfill sites and reduce your environmental impact.

To avoid unsightly containers, buy a purpose-built composter made of wood and consider it a feature of your garden. Everything holds securely with sturdy screws, making the structure stable even as your compost pile grows.

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