The problem is that composting takes much longer in cold weather, and winter gardeners can quickly end up with a backlog of ...

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring. beekeepx / Getty Images Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial ...

Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for green and brown ...

Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

Slow composting happens when organic material is piled together, but never really turned. Think of slow composting as a pile on the edge of your yard where you may dump leaves, grass clippings, woody ...

If you haven’t touched your compost bin or pile all winter, don’t worry, you are not alone. It could be filled with kitchen scraps to the top or left untouched since the fall. Getting a compost pile ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...