Easy DIY wire fence compost bin

Use a 10’x3′ piece of hardware mesh or wire fence material to make this super easy DIY compost bin in two minutes to make. It is the perfect size, about 3 feet in diameter and allows for air flow.

In warm weather, you may need to water the compost pile more often since it’s almost like an open pile. Tutorial here and in video below-

These types of compost bins are best for no turn passive composting, which is less work, but takes longer to make compost. Just add layers of yard waste such as grass clippings dry leaves, and kitchen scraps to the pile as you get them. In hot and dry weather, keep them watered to speed up the decomposition.

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