Compost Bin Question

hi guys

I recently bought one of those plastic eco compost bins from B&Q, ( the ones that look like an upturned Dalek :D ).
was wondering as this has solid sides is it better to drill air holes on it or just leave it the way it is ..

also how often should i turn the compost inside ??

thanx in advance

Iain

 

Pleased to hear you don't turn yours and still have success JWK as I find stirring mine up very difficult so I'm not going to bother again! I'm struggling with mine which are both nearly full and I started using them in January. I opened up the door this weekend and had another look but it still doesn't look much like compost. Is something wrong or is it still too soon?

 

Hi folks.

I think it's worth repeating something that was posted some time ago, don't forget to make sure that the heap isn't too dry, add water as necessary :thumb:

 

Preferable "male morning water"!

 

Well, if one can provide a gallon or two... :D

 

Is recycled "LAGER" OK

Jack McHammocklashing

 

I don't have a 'dalek', but rather 6 wooden 'beehive' type bins which were easy to make and because they have to be on show, once painted, cease to look like compost bins. I find them efficient but, even in my smallish garden they always seem to be on the point of being full so, rather than having a spare to turn them into, I've a metal pole (once the upright from a defunct rotary washing line) with which I give 'em a stir every couple of weeks.

 

thanx for the info guys ..
got a very small garden so the bin os only about half full but i'm determand to make it work