Basic and simple gardening tip for composting in limited space

Ever been frustrated because inside of you is a big gardener, wanting to try all sorts of ways to improve your garden, but find your first garden is quite a bit smaller than your vision?

Composting is the perfect example of this, because all the advise for improving soil is to compost, and it appears that you either need a large area for the compost heap or spend a lot of money to buy one.

Not true, here is a simple but effective way to solve the smaller garden problem while at the same time improving your soil.

I turned a barren sandy soil garden bed into a healthy lush garden in 12 months at relatively no cost,  while recycling and felt a real sense of achievement.

Tip 2:

1 plastic bucket

Kitchen scraps
Shredded paper or any form of mulch




Create a hole in which ever garden bed you want to improve and dig a shallow hole about 12 inches deep and a little smaller than the circumference of the bucket.

Place scraps in with a little shredded paper or mulch and place soil back over.

Place bucket on top and keep laying your food scraps and shredded paper over the next few months.

Every time you lift the bucket lightly dig in the mixture, and extend the depth of the hole.

Have as many buckets as you want and you will be amazed how over the coming months your soil gradually enriches.

Make a statement and choose bright colourful buckets because it's all about the enjoyment and colour makes you feel happy.  Also place a brick on top to give stability and stop inquisitive pets from pushing it over or make a feature of the bucket by using it as a stand for an array of colourful pot plants.

Happy gardening

Bronwyn