I recently moved from an apartment to a house with a garden and now that I have this outdoor space, I'm keen to make my own compost. It's no secret that getting composting right is a bit of a science, so I'm hunting for tools that can lend a helping hand and make the process easier. A tumbling compost bin is at the top of my list and I just found a beginner-friendly dual chamber compost tumbler at Wayfair – and it's currently 57% off in the Memorial Day sales.
If you're also starting to make compost in your yard, then you might find a compost tumbler the ideal set up for you. It makes it convenient to keep your compost aerated, by simply turning it using the mechanism. A bonus about this Wayfair compost tumbler is it has two chambers, so you can have two batches of compost on the go.
The customer reviews are also promising, with shoppers noting it's straightforward to assemble, keeps pests away, and makes first-time composting a breeze. Here's everything you need to know about this Memorial Day home sale bargain and why you also need to get it in your shopping basket while this huge discount lasts.
The benefits of a compost tumbler
The main reason I'm seeking a compost tumbler over a static compost bin or even a DIY compost bin is it helps prevent common composting mistakes. More specifically, you can't get the volume size wrong and it automatically keeps your compost aerated.
Firstly, for a compost pile to heat up and stay productive, it needs to be at least 3x3x3ft in size, and the 43 gallon capacity of this Wayfair compost tumbler is more than enough. Once full, it the decomposition process should be speedy.
Secondly, the air vents around the barrel of this compost tumbler allow for constant air flow. This will stop compost smelling bad, keeping your compost heap aerobic. Plus, the fact it has an easy mechanism to turn the pile makes it far less strenuous than using tools to manually turn it.
Not only this, but I'm also enticed by the idea of keeping my compost heap elevated above the ground and enclosed. It makes it more tricky for rodents and other pests to get in and will keep my compost neatly tucked away in a corner of my yard.
With easy access to the chambers with latched orange doors, you can simply dispense your unusual compost ingredients, food waste, and other organic materials into it to start the composting process. Of course, you still have to make sure you have the right brown-green material ratio (3:1) for composting to work.
Another bonus if you want to keep clean while composting is this tumbler comes with clawed gardening gloves. This is an essential gardening tool you can also use for digging, weeding, and planting elsewhere in the yard.
The one drawback of this Wayfair compost tumbler is it's a little pricey, but I think it's worth it for its durable weather-resistant, UV-resistant materials, and I'm expecting it to last for a long time in my garden. Plus, I'll be saving hundreds on compost by making my very own with this tumbler instead.
Fill one chamber to start composting and once full, use the other to prepare the next batch. Altogether it has a capacity of 43 gallons for efficient composting.
What customers are saying
At the time of writing, this Wayfair compost tumbler is rated 4.7 stars with some happy customers leaving reviews.
One customer said: 'This is the best item I have ever received from Wayfair. I’m mind [blown] [about] the quality for the price. It spins absolutely beautifully and is so smooth. It feels incredibly high end and so sturdy. It went together in under 20 minutes and I can’t wait to start composting!'
Although, it should be noted some customers suggest two people are needed for assembly: 'It was fairly easy to assemble. It is easier and faster with two people. You will need a wrench, which doesn’t come with the kit, to help get all the nuts and bolts tightened.'
This wrench from Amazon should help get the job done.
Besides construction and quality getting a tick, shoppers have also expressed how easy it is to use when making compost.
'It does speed up composting a bit as it’s so easy to turn, but I do miss being able to break up pieces with a shovel. Also helps with smell too! Still 5 stars, would recommend,' one reviewer said.
And as for keeping rats away from the yard, '[It] keeps the animals out and great for my garden,' a satisfied customer said.
Many shoppers also seem to enjoy the eco-friendly gardening aspect of using this Wayfair compost tumbler:
'We are excited to throw away less waste and instead add it to our compost bin.' one reviewer said. 'This is a great environmental addition to our yard,' another wrote.
Don't forget to pick up these composting essentials, too
Keep track of your compost heap's heat with this thermometer. You want to aim for temperatures between 130-160°F.
Use this stylish countertop compost caddy to collect food waste in the kitchen before transferring to your outdoor compost tumbler.
You can also manually aerate your compost with this compost aerator tool. Simply insert into your heap, twist, and lift.
Once you have your new compost tumbler set up, don't forget to read up on how to maintain compost over winter so you can stop compost freezing when the coldest season comes around. Luckily, there are plenty of winter composting hacks to help you out.
