Build a compost bin

Want to make use of your garden waste and create your own nutrient-rich soil? A compost bin turns leaves, grass clippings and plant remains into humus that improves the soil – and cuts the amount of waste you have to haul away. Here you’ll find our DIY plan for building your own compost bin – a digital file with a complete shopping list, dimensioned drawing and step-by-step assembly instructions.

Why compost?

With your own compost you close the loop in the garden: the waste becomes a soil improver that gives better structure and moisture retention, more even growth and less need to buy bagged soil. It also keeps the garden tidy during seasons with lots of leaves, grass clippings and plant remains.

How to use the compost

Mix the finished humus into raised beds, use it in borders or as a top dressing. Many find gardening more rewarding when they see the loop working in practice.

Easy to build yourself

The construction is uncomplicated and suits you even without carpentry experience – the difficulty level is easy and the build time about a day. Our DIY plan includes a complete shopping list, drawings and step-by-step assembly instructions.

Build your compost bin: choose the DIY plan below and you’ll get everything you need straight to your email after purchase.