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Mantis Compost-Twin Reviewed

John — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:48:20 +0000

The Mantis Compost-Twin is often thought of as the Cadillac of garden composters. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the Compost -Twin.

Mantis Composter Review
By Brandi Yates

The Mantis Compost-Twin Tumbler can hold up to 25 cubic feet of raw materials. The drum has a 10 bushel capacity (it is the only Composter on the market that has this much capacity). It also has an easy crank handle and gear mechanisms which make a fully loaded barrel easy to turn. So there is no back breaking work to it. It comes with its own stand to support its weight and has two side doors that make it easy to put mulch and other compost items inside the drum. The Compost twin is 32" high, which makes it easy to load, and unload. The frame is made from sturdy tubular steel and galvanized metal for the drum. Its overall size is 65" wide x 66" high and 41" deep. You will never have to purchase compost ever again after you have tried the Mantis Composter.

Worm Castings – Using Worm Castings in Your Garden

John — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:04:17 +0000

One great way to improve the soil in your garden is to use earthworm castings. There are a couple of ways to start worm composting (or vermicomposting as it's often known), one is to add somered wigglers to your compost bin, taking care that it will not heat up too quickly. The other is to use a worm composter like the Can o Worm Composter that will let you keep composting year round, even indoors if you like. Here'e and article where we take a look at how to use worm castings in your garden.

Title: Having Earthworms In Your Garden

Garden Gourmet Compost Bin – Gourmet Compost for Your Garden?

John — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:25:43 +0000

When any gardener starts composting, it usually begins with just a pile over in the corner of the yard. But at some point you'd like to have a compost bin that is a little more attractive, but not a lot of money. Here's a look at the Garden Gourmet Composter that is so popular these days.

The Garden Gourmet Compost Bin has even been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, so it's seen it's share of good press. It's a nice size (about 11 cubic feet) and is made of recycled plastic (at least 51% post consumer plastic.) It features a door at the bottom of the bin where you are supposed to be able to take out the finished compost.