The compost tumblers are containers that can facilitate the decay and decomposition of different types of organic waste materials by rolling and spinning them. These bins are available in various shapes, styles, design and materials to suit one's gardening requirements. The decayed matter which is also called compost is used in the soils to enrich it with nutritive minerals, which can boost the growth and health of plants and trees. These tumbler bins are made in a way that a regular homeowner will not have to touch the decayed matters while aerating or watering them.
The garden compost tumbler is generally sealed and covered tightly in order to trap the heat which accelerates the decaying process. Besides speeding up the process these tumblers can even simplify the decomposition procedure.
Types of compost tumblers
It is important to note here that the compost tumbler and compost bins are distinctly different products and the compost tumblers are available in four varieties called- base rolling drums that are turned manually and are planted on the ground horizontally; crank operated drums which has a manual crank on the outer surface of the tumbler which is also planted horizontally on the ground; rolling spheres available in the shape of circular balls that are whirled on the base to circulate and mix the compost and lastly centre operated tumblers which are much similar to the crank operated tumblers with the only difference of being positioned vertically on the base.
Why use a compost tumbler?
There are many considerable reasons why a gardener should use garden compost tumbler rather than normal compost. The major benefit if using a tumbler is that it takes a very short span of about three weeks to produce fine quality compost as the conditions within the tumbler is quite optimum and the tumbler is tightly covered and sealed. But the normal compost bins are mostly dependent on environmental conditions and manual turning which delays the manure forming process. Unlike the normal compost bins, the tumbler bins keep away small animals like rabbits, rodents, mouse and even pets in your family and doesn't cause any pungent odor. These tumblers can be equally efficient in rural as well as urban residences and they are decent looking tools that don't intervene with the aesthetic beauty of your garden.
Garden edges
After nurturing your soil with required nutrients, you may now turn your attention towards deep lawn edging in order to create a natural boundary between the lawn and flower beds.
You may opt for a raised bed edging to make a clean and decent boundary along your pavement. It looks very appealing and gives a professional look to your flat, plain garden area. If your garden area has clayey soil, then you may add compost and topsoil to create a wonderfully raised garden bed. The raised bed also allows a better drainage system and can be a great solution to flat low lying garden. If this edging is added with 4 inch deep planks of the trench, then it can keep off the grass and weeds from growing on the stone walls. This kind of deep lawn edging doesn't require any special knowledge or skills to be installed and it also allows smooth mowing of your garden area.
