How to make a free compost bin from recycled pallets. Use pallets that have been heat treated not treated with chemical preservatives as these might leach out into your compost. #composting | Simon Akeroyd Garden Writer

Here’s how I created a really simple compost bay using pallets. Pallets are a dream for us allotment plot holders! It’s free wood and there isn’t much you can’t make out of them. They make perfect compost bays! I fitted them together with screws but cable ties would be ideal. Ideally you should have three bays. I ran out of wood but will be adding another bay this year so I can turn my compost! I’ve lined the bays with cardboard. Firstly, it will stop weeds from growing at the bottom while I’m s

DIY Pallet Compost Bin #diy #gardening #compost #pallet #wood | Salty Acres

Let’s Make a DIY Pallet Compost Bay System! I found these pallets at a local distribution center that was going to throw them away. So I decided to give them a second life and build a new compost bay system. Some tips for finding the right pallets. 1. Look for HT which means heat treated. They are typically kiln dried for longevity rather than being pressure treated with chemicals that you probably don’t want in your garden. Stay away from blue colored pallets. 2. Get pallets that are roughly th