While brat was a green for the screen, the earthy palette artists are gravitating toward now is a kind of memento mori — a ...

Gardeners are often seen raking up fallen leaves and discarding them, yet these autumnal cast-offs can be surprisingly beneficial if used correctly. Peter Chaloner, managing director of Cobra, a ...

An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of hibiscus, St. Augustine grass, fall vegetable gardens, ...

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We gave our readers a one-word writing prompt: “Seed.” The Buechner Narrative Writing Project honors the life and legacy of ...

Nillumbik Shire's David Keep, Coordinator of Parks and Open Space loves being out in nature. With 36 years under his belt as an arborist, David enjoys ...

Recycle an old watering can, lay down free mulch, or hang some string lights ... Never had dinner outside because it was always too dark? Well, hang luminescent string lights around your backyard ...

Its dark green leaves have a rough surface and turn a brilliant ... Because of their deciduous nature, red oaks shed their reddish-brown leaves for the winter. Acorns are produced by red oak trees and ...

Begin layering materials to create a balanced pile: Brown ... dark color, and earthy aroma. If traditional composting seems daunting, consider these alternative approaches: Leaf Mulch: Spread ...

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