For longer storage, freezing is a great option. Cut broccoli into florets, blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then cool in an ice bath. Dry the florets thoroughly, freeze on a baking sheet, and ...

Landscape fabric blocks nutrients. You can’t easily add compost, fertilizer, or other soil amendments when a sheet of plasticized fabric is in the way. If you put straw, compost, or shredded leaves on ...