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 ...

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, ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

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

2. After winter winds, look up into tree canopies for hanging, split, or torn branches. Remove damage promptly with clean, ...