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I posted some questions about a new compost bin in an earlier thread and got some answers, I am just posting this to get some clarification. I've never had a garden before so am completely new to it all 
I have found a cheap-ish compost bin sponsored by our local council - the question now is how many to buy! It is this one, they come in two sizes, 220 litre and 330 litre:
Blackwall 220 litre Black Compost Converter HomePage
I posted my plans on here recently and was advised to get two, and get ones as big as we have room for. I just want to make sure I do need them. We have space but I don't want to get two if we won't fill them (we are a family of three, hoping to become four) or don't need all that compost. They are currently on offer, buy one get one half price.
To put things into perspective, our back garden is about 5m by 8m, and mostly paved. Plans are:
1. A border next to the south facing fence, about 1m by 8m; I plan to plant a fruit tree at the bottom of this border, raised beds at the end nearest the house, and maybe some flower bushes in the remaining space (if there is any). Hanging baskets on the top of the fence.
2. Plant some climbing plants (e.g. berries, peas, beans) along the north facing fence, either in pots or will remove some paving to create a border.
3. Plant crops in pots on the east facing side (next to the shed) and on the west facing side (next to the wall of the house), hopefully including some potatoes (I know these need a lot of compost).
We also have a small front garden, which I plan to pave and grow more things in pots and windowboxes.
Finally, I should mention that the compost bin/bins will be situated in the shady area next to the house, on paving - I know this isn't ideal but I want to save the sunny spots for the plants.
So, my questions are:
1. What are the advantages of having two bins?
2. What size should we get for our plans?
3. Will one be sufficient or might we need two for our garden?
Thanks in advance for the advice
I have found a cheap-ish compost bin sponsored by our local council - the question now is how many to buy! It is this one, they come in two sizes, 220 litre and 330 litre:
Blackwall 220 litre Black Compost Converter HomePage
I posted my plans on here recently and was advised to get two, and get ones as big as we have room for. I just want to make sure I do need them. We have space but I don't want to get two if we won't fill them (we are a family of three, hoping to become four
) or don't need all that compost. They are currently on offer, buy one get one half price.To put things into perspective, our back garden is about 5m by 8m, and mostly paved. Plans are:
1. A border next to the south facing fence, about 1m by 8m; I plan to plant a fruit tree at the bottom of this border, raised beds at the end nearest the house, and maybe some flower bushes in the remaining space (if there is any). Hanging baskets on the top of the fence.
2. Plant some climbing plants (e.g. berries, peas, beans) along the north facing fence, either in pots or will remove some paving to create a border.
3. Plant crops in pots on the east facing side (next to the shed) and on the west facing side (next to the wall of the house), hopefully including some potatoes (I know these need a lot of compost).
We also have a small front garden, which I plan to pave and grow more things in pots and windowboxes.
Finally, I should mention that the compost bin/bins will be situated in the shady area next to the house, on paving - I know this isn't ideal but I want to save the sunny spots for the plants.
So, my questions are:
1. What are the advantages of having two bins?
2. What size should we get for our plans?
3. Will one be sufficient or might we need two for our garden?
Thanks in advance for the advice
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