Do you want fresh, organize fertilizer without having to buy it at the store? Here’s how to compost at home and get nutrient-rich soil in about 6 weeks. (With only 5 minutes of work per week!)
Compare Compost Tumblers: IM4000 -VS- Miracle Gro
The FCMP IM4000 Compost Tumbler has a very similar design to the Miracle Gro Dual Chamber Composter. They both have two compartments, angled sides and deep mixing fins for better aeration.
The 2 sides also have their own separate doors. Therefore, you can be adding food scraps and yard waste to one side while you let the other side cure after it fills up.
Note: However, the Miracle Gro Composter has one main difference when compared to the FCMP IM4000. The sides rotate independently of each other, so you can turn one bin without having to turn the other.
On the other hand, the FCMP double composter is one large unit with a divider in the middle. Consequently, you can remove the center divider if you ever decide that you want one large compost bin instead of 2 smaller ones.
The FCMP compost tumbler does require a little more effort to turn because it’s one larger container instead of 2 smaller ones. That said, it costs about $20 less, which is a significant cost savings if you like both models the same.
Are Tumbling Composters Worth the Money?
No matter which tumbler you like better, they both make compost fast and efficiently. The tumbling action aerates the materials inside the bins so that they break down faster without extra work on your part. Just spin your composter a few times a week.
No matter which tumbler you like better, they both make compost fast and efficiently. The tumbling action aerates the materials inside the bins so that they break down faster without extra work on your part. Just spin your composter a few times a week.Plus, both models have legs that elevate the containers off of the ground. Therefore, you don’t have to bend down a lot or do heavy lifting like you would with a traditional compost pile on the ground.
Not to mention, the enclosed design keeps any smells in while keeping critters out. As a result, this ultra-simple composting device is very low maintenance too. If you live in an apartment or urban area, containers make composting easy – and possible.
You can create your own nutrient-dense yard fertilizer in about 6 weeks without a whole lot of work. This means you can save money on plant food or soil enricher and get more crops out of your vegetable garden.
Plus, you can add your rich, natural compost all over your yard for fuller, greener plants and healthier soil. And year-round production means that you can have fresh organic fertilizer ready whenever you need it, even in winter.
Break down all sorts of products without adding to the landfills. Not just kitchen waste, but paper products, cardboard, coffee grinds, egg shells, tea bags, newspaper and more.
Note: In short, compost tumblers can end up saving you time and money. Plus, you don’t have to buy extra supplies or worms. Specs for the FCMP Outdoor IM400 Tumbling Composter:
- Dimensions: 30″ Wide x 28″ Deep x 36″ Tall
- Capacity: 37 Gallons
- Shape: Octagonal
- Material: 100% Recycled Polypropylene
- Frame: Galvanized Steel
- UV Protection: Yes
- BPA-Free
- Color: Black
- Weight: 28 lbs
- Rotates: Yes
- Outdoor Use
- Made in Canada
- Instruction Manual
- Model #: IM4000
- Manufacturer: FCMP Outdoor
- 1 Year Warranty
- Customer Reviews: 4.5 Out of 5 Stars
- For Sale: Where to Buy the FCMP Composter
