Windows are your home’s eyes to the world and, in a living space, they are usually an important part of the architecture. Both sunlight and artificial lighting have to be considered when you’re figuring out a lighting plan. Before you formalize the plan, look at what your family actually does in the living area....

The more healthy a plant is, the more resistant it will be to pest and disease attack.

Crop rotation is a simple principle: don’t plant the same crop in same bed for 2 years running. Most importantly , crop rotation avoids the build-up of any crop’s particular pests and diseases. It also helps get the best value from your compost. The need to  grow vegetables quickly to make them tender means they...