Find Affordable Backyard Composting Methods

Gardeners and landscapers use plenty of composting materials, and many prefer to make their own compost. You can find several composting methods suited to your needs, preferences and budget. Options include purchasing commercial composting bins, making your own bin using designs or alternative composting with piles, pits or wire. 

1. Learn about the various types of commercial compost bins for sale and how each one works before buying. Available designs include enclosed bins, rolling bins, tumblers and worm bins. 

2. Determine which design and size of bin fits your requirements and is affordable to you. Study the advantages and disadvantages of each model. Composting101.com lists several varieties of composting systems with advantages and disadvantages. Composting can be hard work. Select a design that you can use comfortably knowing your physical limitations. 

3. Visit local stores in your area to shop for composting bins. Many different styles and prices can be found at home improvement centers such as Home Depot or Lowe's. Local hardware stores and farm and ranch supply stores also carry composting equipment. 

4. Search for composting bins online at Nextag.com and CompostBins.com. Amazon.com and eBay.com are also good sources for backyard composting supplies. Gardener's Supply Company at gardeners.com has brand name compost equipment, tumblers and worm composting systems.

5.  Make your own composting bin by reading and studying free information and designs online. The BackyardGardener.com offers more than 10 design styles from which to choose. Learn basic composting design information at gardeningtipsnideas.com.

6. Choose alternative composting options. Create a large pile of all the composting materials and cover with heavy plastic. Build a cheap chicken wire frame or dig a pit and fill with compost materials and cover. All three methods are the least expensive methods for affordable backyard composting.