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Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...
Our reporting uncovered nine police reports claiming that Grant Frerking took money upfront for mulch deliveries but never ...
Nurtures soil with rich decay. Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, ...
In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.
The leaves are curling on four of my seven plants. Two are Celebrity and two are Jet Star. The other three are fine.
Flax straw used to be viewed as an unwanted waste product by producers with seemingly only two possible outcomes—burn it or ...
Summer has officially arrived along with its heat and humidity. Exercise care as you do life day in and day out to minimize ...
Gardening in Northeast Ohio’s raised beds can feel like a battle against the elements, but with patience, mulch, and a little ...
Lettuce is easy to grow if you want a fresh salad, but its growth can suffer and the leaves can turn bitter if gardeners ...
When applying the straw mulch around your azaleas, make sure to keep it away from the main stems of the plants. Maintaining a mulch-free zone immediately around the base will allow the bark to ...
Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...