Lots of recipes call for the zest of a lemon. In fact, lemon zest may even be a more common ingredient than lemon juice, although one of our favorite lemon-focused sweets, lemon curd, calls for both ...

When people use citrus to cook with, they rarely consider using the fragrant leaves as well. Most are too tough to eat, but they can still be useful, as long as they have not been sprayed with ...

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose into organic material. Then build the bed and fill it with topsoil, mixing ...

Both cool-season and warm-season lawns require ongoing maintenance during the winter months. Learn the proper winter mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and weed management strategies to keep your lawn ...

Q: Will evergreen huckleberry grow in central Maryland? Is it as picky as blueberry in terms of needing special soil ...

Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are more reliable. In warmer months, rain and active microbes can make your pH ...

Accounts of mistletoe go back as far as the Roman author and naturalist Pliny The Elder 23–79 CE. He mentions it as a cure ...

Breaking down your spring chores into early, middle, and late sections can make everything feel more manageable. Here’s a simple breakdown: Reminders can help you tackle each task right on time. This ...

Whether you have too many leftovers or just want to try something with a different flavor profile, these ways to use roast ...

If you want some colour in your garden right through the coldest months, Alan Titchmarsh has a handful of excellent ...