Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

The district continues to explore other ways to address poor mulching practices. “I found that this is such a multilayered problem that we’re still really trying to figure out how to address it,” ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Help your plants–and yourself–this summer by putting mulches to work wherever possible. An ancient gardening practice, mulching is as worthwhile for the modern gardener as it ever was, perhaps even ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

In the Loess Plateau region of northwestern China, potato is the main food crop. However, the area has a dry climate with uneven precipitation. Researchers are finding the best combination of tillage ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In a week that features both Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District is launching a program aimed at ending poor mulching and planting practices. ...

Apple trees exhibit adaptability to a wide range of climates and are among the most extensively cultivated fruit crops globally. As of 2023, China has emerged as the largest apple producer in the ...

Do you love your trees? Then stop this mulching practice. “Volcano mulching” is sure to lock moisture against the tree, inviting fungal problems, for starters. Markis Hill Special to The Star Pick any ...