While a rake is an essential garden tool, did you know that there are varied types meant for entirely different tasks and ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we discuss the pros and cons of raking fall leaves; learn something new about ...

Save water in West Texas with four methods: manual removal, solarization, sheet mulching and herbicide to replace lawn with ...

Key Points Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators.Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing ...

When we think of chia seeds, our minds often wander to smoothies, detox puddings, or Instagram-worthy health bowls. But what if we told you that these tiny black seeds - yes, the same ones we sprinkle ...

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is lifting a temporary pause on painting its campus spirit rocks. A new policy requires students and faculty to reserve a time to paint the rocks through an ...

CLINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - An elderly woman was killed in a crash in Clinton County on Tuesday. She crashed at around 10:30 p.m. on State Route 73 neat SR 350 in Green Township. According to ...

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