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Lauren Bradbury

Winter composting hacks – 6 ways to accelerate a compost pile and fill your garden beds for free next spring

Wooden garden compost being turned.

When the temperature starts to drop, our gardens tend to take a backseat. But if you want to get a headstart on next year’s garden, it’s well worth making the most of these winter composting hacks. After all, this organic matter can give your spring and summer gardens the boost they desperately need.

Every garden needs feeding, and adding compost to your outdoor space can improve soil quality, conserve water, and promote healthier plant growth. Plus, nailing how to make compost will also save you money on buying ready-made bags from the garden centre. However, this can be difficult in the winter. As Morris Hankinson, Managing Director of Hopes Grove Nurseries, explains, ‘Over the colder months of the year, the composting process will slow down naturally.’

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