A Swedish study underscores winter soil care: leave leaf litter, compost scraps, and test soil now to keep microbes active ...

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Mulch is essential for retaining moisture and suppressing weeds, but over time, it can break down and become ineffective.

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...

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From raising soil pH to being a line of defense against pests, we bet you didn't know all the ways you can use ash from your fireplace around your property.

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As we wind down our gardens for winter, there's one job you should never skip: checking the shed for any items that may get ruined.

The restaurant with 23 violations also had what appeared to be mold in the ice machine, which was also not clean.

While the Iowa Department of Natural Resources requires farmers to submit documents outlining their plans for spreading ...

Soil testing can be done any time the soil is workable, but the best time is in the fall. Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville residents can now pick up free at-home COVID-19 and flu combo test kits at community centers across the city. The effort comes as part of a renewed partnership ...