Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also ...

A compost bin in the wrong spot can be difficult to use, and with poor sun conditions, you may not create much compost at all. The best spot is somewhere with a roughly even split of sun and shade.

You could make a static compost bin, but a compost tumbler is better if you don't want another chore.

You can buy a composting bin at your local garden center or there are some cool ideas online for creating your own, Young suggested. “Just make sure you have proper ventilation,” he said.

We tried some products that can help you compost, including vermicomposters (composting by worms), food processors, a bokashi composter (composting by fermenting food scraps), and a compost bin.

Worm composting (vermicomposting) is perfect for small spaces and limited kitchen waste. You can buy or make your own bin, as simple as a 5-gallon bucket!

Plastic compost bins are common, but this easy-to-build brick version provides better aeration - not to mention being completely free to DIY.

You can work composting into your routine, even if you don’t have a yard. Get started with the Bamboozle compost bin.

While composting will likely be a learning process—and what works may be different in one home versus another—there are some general best practices.

You can buy a composting bin at your local garden center or there are some cool ideas online for creating your own, Young suggested. “Just make sure you have proper ventilation,” he said.