Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week! May 4th - 10th 2025
In honour of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), we’re dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening practices through composting. Composting not only reduces waste but also enriches soil, helping to create a healthier environment. By participating, you’re joining a community committed to sustainability while sharing your composting experiences. Let’s grow greener together!
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Win a 245L Maze Compost Tumbler Mega Bundle RRP:Â $381.00
- 245L Compost Tumbler and Compost Cart.
- Also includes a 7L Caddy + bags for easy collection of kitchen scraps.
Competition commences on April 14, 2025, with entry closing on May 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM AEST.
To enter the competition, simply share your thoughts on composting to gain an entry. It's that simple!
The winner will be drawn on May 12th, 2025, at 10 AM AEST and will be notified via email and social media platform.
Celebrate All Things Composting!
Join us in celebrating everything composting—from compost tumblers to Bokashi composting and worm farms! Each method has its unique benefits, making it easier than ever to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Embrace sustainable practices that not only help the environment but also enhance your gardening experience.
Composting FAQs
What is the difference between a Bokashi Composter and Kitchen Caddy?
Our Bokashi Composters can accommodate all organic kitchen scraps (including meat, fish and dairy products).
The addition of Bokashi microbes begins the process of decomposition through fermentation and minimizes any unpleasant odours. Emptying is only necessary once the unit is filled.
The Kitchen Caddy on the other hand has to be emptied more often (at least once or twice per week). It is also not recommended that you collect meat, fish, and dairy products in Kitchen Caddies as without Bokashi microbes they will begin to rot and emit unpleasant odours.
Do I need more than one compost bin?
If you do not have a lot of organic waste to compost, you can probably manage with one bin. For stand-alone composters it is recommended that you regularly remove the lower layers of finished compost, and redeposit unfinished material back into the bin to carry on composting. Many people like to have two bins or two tumblers. That way one can be filled whilst the other is left for the compost to become ready.
How often should I mix the compost?
You can make perfectly good compost without mixing or turning the heap, especially if you have mixed up the various types of material before adding them to the bin.
If your compost tends to be rather too dry or too wet (or you are not sure how it is going), mixing the contents of the bin now and again gives you the opportunity to adjust the balance of materials. It can also speed up the process if the heap was short of air. Simply lift the bin off the heap. Mix everything up – adding extra material to make it wetter or drier if required then put it all back into the bin.
Turning and mixing is made easy with a compost tumbler. However, material in a tumbler tends to dry out, and you need to make sure it is sufficiently moist for the composting process to proceed effectively.
What can I do if my compost is too wet?
If you do not have a lot of organic waste to compost, you can probably manage with one bin. For stand-alone composters it is recommended that you regularly remove the lower layers of finished compost, and redeposit unfinished material back into the bin to carry on composting. Many people like to have two bins or two tumblers. That way one can be filled whilst the other is left for the compost to become ready.
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