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An arborist is gaining attention on TikTok for a recent video in which they warned gardeners against creating mulch volcanoes at the base of their trees.
Discover the secrets to growing potatoes successfully in a woodchip mulch raised garden bed! In this video, we guide you ...
Varanasi: In a step toward transforming rice–potato cropping systems into more sustainable and climate-resilient models, the International Rice Resear.
Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...
International Rice Research Institute (ISARC) and the International Potato Center (CIP) jointly held a stakeholder ...
The monsoon season requires special care for vegetable gardens. Choose hardy crops like spinach and radishes. Raise garden beds to improve drainage. M ...
Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants the moisture they need to meet the increased water demands in high heat, ...
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"I'm replacing my old evergreen azaleas with native ones called Piedmont azaleas. What sort of mulch do they like better: pine bark, shredded hardwood, or pine straw? By the way, I love your gardening ...
To manage exposed soil in areas with slow runner establishment, consider adding a light layer of straw mulch or delaying the removal of plastic mulch until later in the summer to help suppress weeds ...
Pine straw or mulch? It's a common landscaping dilemma! In this video, we break down the pros and cons of using pine straw versus traditional mulch for your garden and landscaping needs.
Many gardeners believe that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic. Since the needles themselves are acidic, this only makes sense. When we add a thick layer of pine needle mulch—aka pine straw ...