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compost Tumblr ready for pick up - $200 (Palm Desert, California)
280 Via Reneca near Magnesia Falls and Portola
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Durable, clean, and perfect for desert gardening. Open to offers
Only Face to Face pick-up; & only Cash or Zelle
🛠️ How to Use a Compost Tumbler – Quick Guide for Buyers
1. Add Your Materials
• Greens: Fruit/veggie scraps, coffee grounds, fresh grass clippings.
• Browns: Dry leaves, shredded paper, cardboard.
• Aim for a 2:1 ratio of browns to greens to avoid odor and promote healthy breakdown.
2. Close & Rotate
• Secure the lid and rotate the tumbler 3–5 times every few days.
• This mixes the contents and adds oxygen, speeding up decomposition.
3. Monitor Moisture
• Compost should feel like a wrung-out sponge.
• If too wet: add more browns.
• If too dry: add a splash of water or more greens.
4. Let It Cook
• In warm climates like Palm Desert, compost can be ready in 4–8 weeks.
• You’ll know it’s done when it’s dark, crumbly, and smells earthy.
5. Harvest & Use
• Open the hatch and scoop out finished compost.
• Use it in garden beds, potted plants, landscaping, or even to enrich sandy soil.
✅ Tips for Success
• Avoid meat, dairy, and oily foods—they attract pests and slow composting.
• Place tumbler in a sunny spot to help heat things up.
• Keep a small bin indoors to collect scraps before transferring.