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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"In mild-winter climates, winter is one of the best times to compost," says master gardener Angela Judd. "Falling leaves give you plenty of browns, garden clean-up adds greens, and a well-layered pile ...

Though some folks are longing for snow, weather services predict a warmer, wetter winter than usual (whatever usual is anymore). Since Washington is still in deep drought, extra rain will be helpful, ...

The cold weather can put us off spending time in our backyards, but it's important not to fall behind on essential garden tasks during the winter season. Compost, for example, needs to be maintained ...

Waters offered two important tips to home gardeners who want to give a boost to the winter compost pile — sunshine and insulation. By siting or moving your portable compost bin to a location where it ...

Winter has a reputation problem, especially in the garden. The days get shorter, the air bites back, and everything looks frozen, silent, and completely unproductive. That's exactly why winter ...

Cardboard usually leaves the house folded and flattened, bound for a recycling bin. In winter gardens, it has taken on a ...