House Digest on MSN

7 Types Of Plants That Need Mulch In The Winter

Winter mulching helps regulate soil temperature and protect plant roots - but it's only beneficial to certain types of plants ...
Martha Stewart on MSN

5 Composting Methods That Turn Food Scraps Into Garden Gold

There are several effective ways to compost organic waste.
Chicago Tribune

Make sure plants are cozy in mulch before winter sets in

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...
Tom's Guide

People are using the 'cardboard method' to prepare garden beds for the winter — here's how it works

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Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire garden centre wins national award for its afternoon tea

Afternoon tea at a Notts garden centre is always a sell-out when there's a celebrity guest. Kylie, Freddie Mercury, Cher, Elvis, Meatloaf and Bon Jovi are some of the names to have performed at ...
Oregonian

Miss Manners: Is using fingers to eat pastry ‘not done’ at a traditional fancy tea service?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A genteel, proper tea at a traditional hotel requires one to sit demurely at a table too diminutive for any other posture, while awaiting the arrival of the scones, cream and jam.