LARGE ATTRACTIVE COMPOST BIN
FOR ABOUT $60
Northern Kentucky Master Gardener Bob Green came up with this
idea: Get two 4’ x 8’ sheets of lattice from a hardware store. Bend
each into a half circle and tie together with plastic cable ties or wire
using about 6” overlap. This will form a cylindrical bin 4’ high and 4’9” in diameter that will hold 2.67 cubic yards. If you find a 4’ high bin
is too hard to work with, cut the lattice sheets down to 3’ x 8’ and
make a 3’ high bin that will hold 2 cubic yards.
You can use either treated wood lattice or plastic lattice. Wood is a
little less expensive. For best results use “privacy lattice” which has
smaller holes.
The “privacy lattice” comes in either white plastic or wood. Of course,
if you don’t like the color, you can paint the bin.
If you cut down the bin to 3’ you can cut the left over 1’ x 8’ strips to
piece together a makeshift lid for the bin to help keep critters out.
For more information about backyard composting call Hamilton
County’s Recycling Hotline 946-7766.
J.Duke
8/15/06