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 ...

When the temperature starts to drop, our gardens tend to take a backseat. But if you want to get a headstart on next year’s ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

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 ...

It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

Although we had a little snow on the ground for much of November and December, snow has been scarce as we move toward the New Year. If this continues, does this have any consequences for our gardens?

Composting isn’t only a summer garden chore. You can do it all year-round! Decomposition is a bit slower in the colder months, but with some adjustments to your composting routine, you can keep the ...

As snowflakes fly and temperatures continue to fall, many of us are trying to avoid going outside to deal with this winter weather. We’re all familiar with the many challenges this weather presents, ...

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 ...