Why Compost?

Features of the Tumbling and Barrel Composter

Finally, both tumbling and barrel composters offer many practical features set these rotating composters apart from their competition. Not only do the barrel or tumbling composters offer

• ease of mixture,
• aeration, and
• odor reduction, but also
• protection of compost from
  • unwanted rodents or
  • pests.

For these reasons, and the added features of two-compartments and easier rotation on the tumbling composter, you will find either composter to be a great addition to your composting and storage system. With this in mind, may you have many bountiful gardening seasons ahead that make your returns well worth the investment!

Well, Have you Decided upon a Tumbling Composter or Barrel Composter?

After considering all of your options, have you decided to go with a tumbling composter? Then, you’ll especially enjoy all the wonderful features that these composters have to offer! These composters allow for ease of mixture and aeration, but allow you to control the odor. Not only do the rotating or tumbling composters offer these conveniences, but also provide your compost protection from unwanted rodents or smaller pests. While using the tumbling composter, you’ll find it very easy to open, easy to add in your compost, and easy to turn the handle that allows the entire cylinder to rotate. In addition, with such a large cylinder, you will be able to create large amounts of compost for all of your gardening needs!

Tumbling Composter

When considering whether or not to opt for the two-compartment rotating or tumbling composter, determine whether or not you have another bucket or bin for storage. The reason for this determination is that composting may take a few weeks and you will not want to keep adding new scraps to the mixture of compost. The two-compartment tumbling composter is, therefore, the best solution to this problem. However, the single-compartment tumbling composter supplies all the benefits of the aforementioned composter as long as you have another bin available for storage.

Barrel Composter

Now that you’ve read so much about the tumbling composter, let’s take a look at some of the features of the barrel composter. First, the barrel composter you will find to be considerably cheaper than its tumbling cousin even though it still possess the same ability to rotate. In this way, you have the opportunity to save money while still obtaining a comparable item if acquiring a rotating barrel is your most important criteria. One item for consideration, however, is the ease with which the barrel can be opened. Since many of the barrel composters open only at the top or bottom, a twist-off lid offers the only access into the barrel. However, if this feature is not a problem for you, the barrel composter is indeed a less expensive option.