Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

Body composting is an alternative to traditional burial or cremation that has spurred the interest of many Texans.

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To construct and enjoy productive raised garden beds that are easy to maintain, avoid these mistakes around placement, ...

Fill about a sixth of the depth of your raised garden bed with twigs and small branches (under two inches in diameter) that will fill some of the space yet break down and contribute healthy nutrients ...

Here are some fun, creative ways to reuse scraps before they head to the compost bin: make new foods, improve your potting soil and create ingredients for other dishes.

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Tomatillos need a lot of light to grow indoors. Keep your plants near a south-facing window where they can soak up at least ...

Sustainable window box gardening is all about building systems that work with minimal intervention — here are the steps to ...

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not ...

Broad beans are an ancient favourite with evidence of cultivation from as early as 6,000 BC. Easy to grow, high in protein and rich in vitamin C they're still a must for today's vegetable plot.