Cold weather slows decomposition but with a few adjustments your compost pile can stay active all winter. Here is what to do differently once temperatures drop.

A gardening expert has shared the mistakes some people could be making with their compost heaps. Matt Jordan, a gardening expert for The Greenhouse People, has warned that you could be attracting rats ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

Winter compost doesn't generate enough heat to remove contaminants. Don't add animal waste and chemically treated grasses and weeds to winter compost. Keep winter compost going by layering basic green ...

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 ...

Grow healthier plants and reduce food waste by starting a compost pile. Learn what to compost, what to avoid, and the simple ...

Composting in winter requires a different approach. The amount of heat generated is insufficient to break down certain materials due, in part, to reduced microbial activity. Certain materials can also ...