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 ...

Think your compost bin should hibernate for the winter? Think again. Leaving it open could turn it into a cozy haven for ...

The best way to deal with compost in the winter is to maintain a worm bin. The worms do the composting for you as they digest ...

One thing I’ve always wondered is whether the compost pile can perform its duties during the coldest months of the year. I’ve talked to new and seasoned gardeners who feed their compost less in the ...

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 ...

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

Before you put away the spade and lock up the shed for the next few months, here are 10 things to do in the garden before ...

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 ...