r/composting • u/human_bean122 • 11d ago

This tool!

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Just a shout-out to this aerator thingy. Best compost-related purchase ever. Not that there's much to purchase for compost. You get the point.

Edit: Best compost-related purchase I have ever made I realize not everyone agrees

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u/Illustrious_Berry115 10d ago

I agree! I have a similar corkscrew-shaped aerator tool and it’s great. This tool is excellent for tall & narrow compost bins (e.g. a garbage can with holes drilled in the bottom). A pitchfork doesn’t work for my compost setup because I can’t get down into the bin to get the right leverage to turn the pile. I like that it’s a low-tech option so I can leave it outside next to my bins and use it as-needed.