These items tend to form clumps that are harder to get rid of in the winter, because cold temperatures tend to slow down decomposition. [title] Blend or freeze kitchen scraps before adding them to the compost pile.
[header] How to compost in cold weather [title] Chop compost materials into uniform, two inch pieces. [step] Try to chop up your materials into small , 2 inch (5.1 cm) pieces so that it will decompose faster. Exercise caution when using shredded leaves.