Where to put your compost bin
The compost bin should be situated in a sunny position as heat promotes the composting process. Site it in an accessible place so that it can be easily tumbled every few days. Put it near to where you will walk past it on the way to the car so you can give it a quick turn on your way out!

How long does it take to make compost?
The option is yours!
To produce compost in four weeks almost fill the compost tumbler and tumble every two to three days. During summer and the growing season this is the most commonly used method. If you do not have sufficient material to initially fill the compost bin, just keep adding ingredients and tumble the compost bin over a period of time. It will take a further two weeks to produce compost after adding the last lot of material. This method is most commonly used in winter. The Tumbleweed Compost Bin can produce four loads of compost for every one produced by traditional methods.

How to use your compost
When your compost is dark brown and "earthy" it is ready to use and may be dug into the garden or spread as a mulch on the surface. Digging into the garden improves the soil by adding humus and attracting worms. It will loosen heavy clay soils and enhance the water holding capacity of sandy soils in particular.

Mulching thickly on the surface of your garden will:
1) Reduce water evaporation by up to 80%.
2) Help to maintain a constant soil temperature, which reduces water usage
3) Insulate the soil, keeping roots cool in summer and warm in winter.
4) Add nutrients to your soil.

You can use the contents of your compost bin before they have completely broken down for mulching. At this stage you will still be able to distinguish some of the ingredients. Besides the advantages already discussed mulching will provide food for worms, thus attracting them to your garden.