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 ...

Composting doesn't stop when temperatures drop. While many gardeners cover their piles in fall and forget about them until spring, winter composting actively breaks down organic matter and produces ...

The moment the snow melts and the garden wakes up, the compost pile sometimes delivers a shocking surprise. Instead of the ...

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 ...