DIY Composter

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I've done some weeding today and realised I need a better composting method. Until now I was using a polyethylene garden bag but the sun/weather broke it down and it wasn't holding up anymore.

I had an old planter that I used for potatoes a couple of years ago and it was falling apart.
Bought some chicken wire, wood and nails and started patching it up.
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Started with the chicken wire, just stapled it around 3 sides.
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Built the base first so I could work easier.
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Reinforced all around with wood, covered the top and made a simple top door that's hinged just by the chicken wire.
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At the moment I've just used some boards to block the bottom part, might add a hinged door or just leave it as it is.
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Aaaand that's it, weeds are in and the should compost nicely now. Might cover the top with some plastic lining as it is just a MDF board atm.
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This will not win any beauty contests but hopefully it will do the job.

Cheers

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