Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are ...

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 ...

Avoiding this common mistake will ensure your composting efforts are the most effective when temperatures drop during the ...

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?

One thing I’ve always wondered is whether the compost pile can perform its duties during the coldest months of the year. I’ve talked to new and seasoned gardeners who feed their compost less in the ...

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 ...

In this column, staff at the Center for EcoTechnology offer advice on easy ways for people — and businesses — to introduce green changes in their daily lives. This week, we discuss the ins and outs of ...

Now that winter is here, are you continuing to compost? Some people give up the exercise in winter due to cold temperatures and will resume again in the spring when it warms up. Just because it is ...

Winter can feel like a lull in the garden, a time when frost and bare branches make you wonder if your outdoor space will ...

In this video, learn a step-by-step method to protect your soil during the wet and cold months without using compost as ...

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 ...