How to make a bespoke pallet compost bin The above method will work fine, but a little extra work can turn a makeshift bin into a permanent garden feature.

Plastic compost bins are common, but this easy-to-build brick version provides better aeration - not to mention being completely free to DIY.

When starting a compost pile, add several inches of brown material before introducing green material.

Composting is one of the most effective ways to manage livestock manure and convert the waste into a valuable soil amendment. With fertiliser prices soaring almost every month, making own compost ...

To make four-legged visitors less likely, use a covered bin, and consider burying these scraps in the pile. Also, the smaller the pieces, the faster they will degrade.