Mark Rayner suggests you keep your compost well aerated with this nifty space-saving raised composter made from fence palings and chicken wire.
You will need: Six 1.8m treated fence palings, 4.4 metres of 50mm x 50mm treated timber, chicken wire, stainless steel or galvanised hinges, catch, 50mm galvanised nails, galvanised staples, hammer, saw, screwdriver, sandpaper, set square, paintbrush, paint stirrer, pencil, tape measure, tin snips or wire cutter, Exterior PVA glue. Resene Woodsman tinted to Resene Grey Green.
Top tips for great compost: Position your composter in a sunny spot and prevent compost from becoming too soggy in heavy rain by placing a square of carpet across the top. When filling your composter, make sure you alternate twiggy layers with leafier layers (such as grass clippings) to ensure a better breakdown of the organic matter.
Step 2
Cut the fence palings into 600mm lengths and cut the 50mm x 50mm timber into four lengths, each measuring 1.1m. Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.
Step 5
Attach two more pieces of fence paling across the base of the composter with PVA glue and nails, and two pieces across either side.
Step 6
In the same way, continue attaching pieces of fence paling to form the front, back and sides of the composter, “staggering” each piece. Leave an opening at the front base of the composter to accommodate the hinged door.
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