Person emptying fruit scraps into a wooden compost bin - Reflexpixel/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter pauses plant growth, but it doesn't stop microbes ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter pauses plant growth, but it doesn't stop microbes from breaking down the organic material you put in your compost bin in the fall.