You can put a mix of 'green' and 'brown' materials in a garden composter, such as vegetable peelings, grass clippings, leaves, cardboard and prunings. Aim for a balance of nitrogen-rich greens and carbon-rich browns to compost efficiently and avoid odours. Avoid cooked food, meat, dairy and diseased plants, which can attract pests.

Choose a garden composter sized to your garden's waste output, with common capacities ranging from around 300 to 1000 litres. A small garden suits a 300-600 litre bin, while larger gardens or those with many prunings benefit from 800 litres or more. Modular mesh composters can often be expanded or linked as your needs grow.

Yes, mesh garden composters are built to be weatherproof, typically using galvanised steel or UV-stabilised plastic panels that withstand year-round outdoor exposure. Galvanised mesh resists rust while allowing airflow, and open sides let rain reach the pile. This construction keeps the composter usable outdoors through all seasons.

Most garden composters are easy to assemble, with mesh panels that clip, slot or bolt together into a square bin without special tools. GeZu Impex square mesh composters are designed for quick assembly and can be dismantled for storage or expanded with extra panels. Place the composter on open soil so worms and microorganisms can reach the material.