Coming back to the Composting Blog and reading some of the recent comments left by readers, I figured since a good few were questions regarding some aspects of composting, whether it was a question about how to use a particular composter or about composting in general, I thought this might be a good time to start an ongoing feature providing tips and information on various topics pertaining to composting or the composting products that we supply. Feel free to ask any further questions in the comments section and either your humble admin (that’s me) or fellow composters will do our best to answer them. So without further ado, I will begin with this tidbit of information stemming from a recent comment.

Question: Does a compost tumbler produce compost faster than a standard compost bin?

Answer: The short answer is simply no. A compost bin can produce finished compost in the same amount of time a tumbler can if the pile is continually turned and aerated, which is pretty much what a tumbler does by turning the bin with a handle instead of a garden fork. It is only a matter of preference when it comes down to the choice between a compost tumbler and a compost bin. Though the tumbler is the efficient and convenient alternative, gardeners and composters who prefer a more hands-on approach with their composting will find the compost bin their best option. Otherwise, whether you choose a tumbler or a bin, your result is equal to the amount of effort you put into it.