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,” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

As we head into the colder months, your garden doesn't have to go dormant without care. Mulching, a simple yet effective practice, can keep your garden beds thriving through the cold months while ...

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. ...

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 ...

Usually not many weeks go by before the word "mulch" appears once again in my articles. This is because it is one of the best garden practices and products. Whether used as a verb or noun, it is vital ...

When you think of China, do you think of potatoes? Maybe not, but in the Loess Plateau region of northwestern China, potato is the main food crop. Even though it is such an important crop there, ...