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Folding wings harpoon into the heart of the compost pile, opening when withdrawn. Aerates, circulates and turns the compost.
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Our Compost Turner Aerator 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. Folding wings harpoon into the heart of the compost pile, opening when withdrawn. Extra durable, all steel construction. Operation is simple! Thrust the aerator directly into the center of your compost pile, and as you pull up, the folding wings will open and turn the compost. Repeat until your compost is thoroughly mixed. Yard Butler guarantees all Yard Butler tools for life against any defects in manufacturing or materials.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This item came quickly and looks to be very well made. If you have a plastic compost bin, this is an must-have item. I've found that jabbing the tool into the compost a few times (without completely removing the tool from the compost prior to each jab) will get it to the bottom of the heap in no time. Then, rock it back and forth while pulling upward. The rocking action will cause the wings to deploy outward (I have no idea why this is) and also create a hole down through the pile. And that air hole should help accelerate the decaying process.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not What I Expected
Solid. Weighty. Good grips. Plunges right down into the compost pile...and occasionally, the little flip down wings actually do that and nicely turn over the pile. Read more
Published 4 days ago by tjk1026
Disappointing, Semi Functional Implement
I had higher hopes for this compost turner than the reality warranted. No matter how I manipulate it, one wing refuses to open when extracted from the pile. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mary C. Farrell
Nice, VERY nice for the back
This really helps my back - instead of using a pitchfork or shovel, and trying to get the leverage needed to pull the bottom of the pile to the top, you just push it to the bottom... Read more
Published 12 days ago by tweaks
Hoping for better preformance
The purchase and delivery from Amazon when very well. Good price and fast delivery. However, currently my compost pile is about 2 feet deep and when I use the Yard Butler the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bartteb
Works just fine, price is right
I received it today and tried it out. Had no problems with the wings - they fold out as described, and because they are not too long it does not take superhuman strength to lift... Read more
Published 1 month ago by woolcat
Sticky wings
Unfortunately the YB aerator wouldn't operate as it should since the wings wouldn't open as the tool was withdrawn. Read more
Published 3 months ago by robden
Its okay
Good for stabbing thats for sure but I have to WD-40 the wings every other time I stabb the pile to get it to do what it os designed to do. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Candy Rayne
it works and is cost effective
If you have stationary compost bins
and or compost diches this device is a must
for keeping the compost active digestion
going. Read more
and or compost diches this device is a must
for keeping the compost active digestion
going. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Whatmorecanyousay
Fine aerator
This is a simple tool that does an effective job. There are certainly other instruments you can use, but this compost aerator does the trick more effectively and with little mess,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Christopher Hanson
Makes such a difference!
Although we've had been dumping things into our black plastic cube recycle bin for over a year, things just sat there and didn't decompose. Read more
Published 8 months ago by dbfritz
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