Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Joe Masabni, 903-834-6191, joe.masabni@ag.tamu.edu OVERTON - A bedding system new to Texas - hügelkultur - is trending among home gardeners looking for low-maintenance ways to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist Dr. Joe Masabni. Hugelkultur mounds should be planted with a cover crop such as ryegrass or clover prior to garden establishment to prevent erosion. (Photo by Bridgit Corbett, Denton County Master Gardener) Hügelkultur, German for `hill culture,` is the practice of composting large woody material, such as tree logs,...
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