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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring. Gardeners often assume outdoor compost ...