How to make a composter

A composter is a pot or container used for making compost. Making a composter is an easy process and here is an introduction on ‘how to make a composter’. If you want to build a composter you need not look outside your house for doing so. You can accomplish this by locating any wooden or concrete structure in your garden or garage. ‘How to build a composter’ is laid here in step-by-step guide.

An ideal container for making your composter is any structure, which can be opened from one side. For example, a garbage can with a lid or opening from front side will be an ideal choice. You may also use a cement block bin or wire mesh bin or even a wooden pallet. Once you have found such structure your first step of ‘how to build a composter’ is over.

Second step of ‘how to build a composter’ is also easy. You must ensure that there are enough holes or cracks on the container walls for air circulation. There should be enough opening on the bottom of the container for smooth drainage of excessive water.

Now comes the last step of ‘how to build a composter’. Once you have placed the container on a leveled surface with enough opening at the bottom for water drainage, start creating layers of organic materials and soil. You may create a layer of about 6 inch height and top it up with about 2 inch high layer of soil. You may keep on creating layers of these types till you fill up the container. Keep on adding water each time to keep it moist all the time. Keep on turning up the pile at least once a week to get excellent quality compost.