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plastic or fabric compost bin

Genevieve82Genevieve82 Posts: 13
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Gardener on a budget 

have been looking at buying a compost bin and being put of by the price then i came across a fabric one with a metal frame.

was wondering if anyone can shed some light on whether these are as good or as close as good to the plastic ones i have seen.

 

here is the one i am considering.

http://www.dobies.co.uk/Garden/Garden+Equipment/Composting++Clearing+Your+Garden/Wooden+Compost+Bins/Composter_585880.htm?utm_source=AdWordsPla&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=AdWordsPla&gclid=CjwKEAjw6Z2pBRCmvaXq6d7FjUoSJAAc5LriM7qkCgrz65FifScBf34dXneZzAneZdCPCNB6PWzxQxoCJLDw_wcB

 

thank you

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  • delboidelboi Posts: 22

    I'd recommend evengreener.com that's where I got my two black 330ltr dalics if you mutibuy you get the second half price I think. So they work out about £15 each. Maybe someone knows somewhere cheaper. Not sure about the fabric ones doesn't look very sturdy imo. Gl

  • WateryWatery Posts: 388

    I've not seen one like that before.  I don't know if it would work.  I do know that compost is very heavy.  I think it would distort the shape a bit and possibly fall out.  Have you tried your local council website?  Many give reduced prices for compost bins. I got a Green Johanna for about £25 including delivery from my council (Wiltshire.) I don't think the flap on that would stay shut and I think you'd have problems with rodents. 

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    I think fabric would be prone to drying in the wind and becoming sodden in the rain. I'm not convinced it would hold the heat either.

    I know we're all on a budget, but better to buy the right thing first time .

    Try freecycle and ask if anyone has one they'd let go. Maybe came with a house and they don't need / want it? Worth a try . I got a FAB garden shredder from freecycle.

    Devon.
  • GemmaJFGemmaJF Posts: 2,286

    You could do better than that fabric one with some old pallets and a plastic sheet over the top. image It doesn't really look like it will be up to the job and won't work out cheaper if you need to replace it in a year or so.

    I find the modern plastic Darlek ones very good, but have a traditional wood framed and corrugated tin compost heap too which cost me nothing but time as the materials were all reclaimed bits I found.

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  • LesleyKLesleyK Posts: 4,029

    The advice given so far is very sound.  Dalek types can be bought quite cheaply and will give years of service.  We have a huge one at the end of the garden, bought from the council, and a smaller one nearer the kitchen for winter waste. 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    I agree, I really don't think the fabric one is up to the job.  Far better to make something out of pallets etc than to waste money on something like that and feel disappointed. image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • barry islandbarry island Posts: 1,846

    I noticed that they had some in aldi this week for £17.99 I would think that even these would be better than a fabric one. My plastic ones get realy hot inside when the sun is on them even on a cool day.

  • GWRSGWRS Posts: 8,478

    don't think fabric would work

    what about seeing if you can get some pallets for free , fix together line with plastic bags

    best of luckimage

  • Genevieve82Genevieve82 Posts: 13

    thanks guys this is all useful info for me to mull over

     

  • Reluctant_GardenerReluctant_Gardener Posts: 284

    If you can fit in a cubic metre one (1000L) composting will be much faster than a 300L or 600L, saving gross space as you can turnover compost quicker

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