Critical to the success of composting is turning the pile. Whether you compost using the "Batch pile" method or the "Add-as-you-go" approach, turning the organic matter has numerous benefits:

• It speeds up the composting process
• It re-heats the pile to keep it in an aerobic state
• It creates new passageways for air and moisture before the pile compresses
• It eliminates odors and matting
• It solves many composting problems

Take it from us, we are expert gardeners and composters. The gardens at Cortesia Sanctuary are beautiful in part because we "grow the soil" with significant amounts of homemade compost. We could not compost as easily without our compost turner!

Made by Lewis Lifetime Tools, under the Yard Butler brand (follow this link to go to their website for more information: (www.yardbutlerstore.com) we believe this is the best compost turner on the planet (it even has a lifetime guaranty by the manufacturer). We also know for a fact that we sell it at the best price in the universe!

Description: Solid steel shaft; 37-inch length; 2 handles with padded grips; 7-inch wingspan attached with industrial-strength swivel rivet. Comes with instruction card.

Operating Instructions:

• Thrust the Compost Aerator directly into the center of your compost pile. The wings are folded up.
• As you pull up on the Compost Aerator, the folded wings will open and turn the compost.
• Repeat until your compost is thoroughly mixed.

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