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Protect Your Plants With Mulch

Homeowners and professional landscapers depend on mulch in their ornamental plantings for several reasons. Functionally, mulches discourage weeds from …

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Fertilizing Trees in the Landscape

Most trees exist in nature without much care, but transplanting trees into urban areas or man-made conditions can create …

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Compost: The Best Soil Conditioner

Composting is a way of recycling organic waste materials that you would ordinarily discard. Many questions that are asked …

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Small Farms News March 2024

Shitake Mushroom Demonstration Learn the basics of Shitake Mushroom production from experienced mushroom producers at an on-farm demonstration on how to …