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.

Varanasi: In a step toward transforming rice–potato cropping systems into more sustainable and climate-resilient models, the International Rice Resear.

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, ...

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.

With beans and salads cleared, there remains plenty of growing time for a second crop. Seasoned gardeners will have raised plants of basil, cabbage family crops including savoys and calabrese, leeks ...

Do You Need to Mulch Every Year? No, you don’t have to mulch every year, but doing so can benefit your garden. Choosing to mulch isn’t a one-size-fits-all task and depends upon several factors.

To prevent weeds, pine straw mulch is effective at a depth of three to four inches, while a layer of two to three inches of pine bark mulch is sufficient.

And hand watering struggles to penetrate even a straw mulch. In other words, only a prolonged spell of rain will refresh the soil properly.

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