Leaf Composting Corral

General Instructions

Fill all holes and voids with wood filler. Countersink all screws. Wipe away excess glue with a damp cloth.

Step-by-Step

Square Bin
- Cut four pieces of vinyl fencing to measure 2 feet square. Join the four pieces with cable ties to form an open-ended cube (wear gloves for protection).
- Cut a length of wooden fencing to measure slightly longer than 8 feet, and wrap it around the cube, starting at a corner and aligning the lower edges. Crimp the wire on the wooden fencing with pliers at each corner to fit the cube.
- Fasten the wooden fencing to the cube using cable ties. Cut off any excess pickets.
- Secure the finished bin to the ground with stakes.
Round Bin
- Cut a 6-foot-long piece of economy wire (wear gloves for protection). Overlap the ends by two rows, and then use pliers to bend the cut wires back on themselves to form a round cylinder.
- Cut a length of wooden fencing to measure slightly longer than 6 feet. Wrap the wooden fencing around the cylinder, aligning the lower edges.
- Use cable ties to secure the wooden fencing to the cylinder. Trim off any excess pickets.
- Secure the finished bin to the ground with stakes.

Good To Know

Leaf composting works best when the pile remains moist and aerated. Turn the leaves once a month in warmer weather (less often in cooler conditions).

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