Lawn Care Center - Yard Butler Compost Aerator #CA-36
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Manufacturer: Yard Butler
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Yard Butler
EAN: 0033607360369
Feature: Mixes compost without the use of a shovel or heavy lifting
Label: Yard Butler
Manufacturer: Yard Butler
Model: CA-36
Publisher: Yard Butler
Studio: Yard Butler
Features
- Mixes compost without the use of a shovel or heavy lifting
- Helps aerate and circulate compost, introducing oxygen needed for microbes and promoting faster decomposition
- Extra durable, all steel construction
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Not the best
Comment: For the price, this should work better. I find that the "fins" at the bottom stick together and don't move the compost as well as I would like. I'd also like them to be longer. A pitchfork does a better job. Dissapointing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: it's decent
Comment: i've had my yard butler for about 1 month. i have one of those barrel type composters that's next to impossible to be able to turn over and aerate the contents, this item works well. the only wish i could have for it, is if the wings that open on it were a little bit longer, i have to stick it into the composter several times to really turn the stuff over. that said, i would still recommend it, it's a nifty tool that solved my problem. ed
Customer Rating:
Summary: compost
Comment: works great! sometimes it gets stuck and i just have to clean it off, but it works well and i would recommend it to others.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Better than nothing for enclosed compost bins
Comment:
The best way to turn a compost heap is to get a garden fork and just go to town, but if you have those closed plastic bins (like I do now), that's not a viable option.
That's why I bought this compost tool and it's better than nothing since at least it helps move the compost around. However, it's not easy to push the tool down into the heap and half the time, the tines don't open up when you pull it back up. The tines are also quite short, so they don't catch much when they do open.
Still, I haven't found a better alternative and if you use a up and down motion (rather like churning butter) it helps somewhat.
In short, I give it a qualified recommendation if you have no other way of turning your contained compost pile.
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Editorial Reviews:
- Improves air circulation - Mixes compost without heavy lifting - Anti-rust, all steel construction - Folding wings (see photo inset) that fold back as the aerator is inserted and fold out as it is withdrawn, aiding in the churning process