Sit on Your Compost with the Composting Bench

By: Vicki Duong
Submitted: 2007-06-20 11:52:53
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For some, figuring out where they can start composting can be a bit of a challenge. After all, there are a few things one should keep in mind, like how far the compost heap should be from their home, how to keep it hidden away from nosy neighbors and prying eyes, and how to keep rodents and wildlife from digging around in the compost. And while there are a couple options like keeping your compost under wraps in a compost tumbler or bin, there are consumers out there who look for other aesthetically attractive options. One such option is a bench that doubles as a composting bin.

Dual functional furniture is always a plus, and owning a bench that offers a composting bin option is a terrific way to hide your compost in plain sight. You may want to consider this alternative versus a normal compost bin or compost tumbler if you feel that composting out in the open may ruin or distract from your natural landscape. With a composting bench, you can fearlessly hide your compost out in the middle of your garden without it taking away from the landscape.

Some companies offer dual functional composting benches, but it you're the do it yourself type, you can make a building project out of it. Just be sure to keep about 20 inches of height from the seat to the ground for a good sized composting bin. Another good design feature to keep in mind is to add hinges to the seat so that you can lift it up whenever you need to add water or turn the pile. It's also important to keep in mind that your compost needs ventilation in order for it to decompose properly, so make sure that there's plenty of slits all around the bottom bin. Be sure however, to make them small enough so that small animals can't get in. And don't worry about any smells coming out from beneath the bench; as long as you're following the proper carbon to nitrogen ration (green parts to brown parts), and you're regularly turning and adding water to your compost, it should smell earthy, not icky.

Composting is a fun process for everyone, and keeping it underneath an attractive bench is perfect for even the most discerning gardener. Literally, you can sit back and relax and let the compost do its thing!

For a wide selection in composting and gardening materials such as compost bins, rain barrels, chipper shredder and lawn sweepers, be sure to stop by Composters.com.

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