Soil & Mulch

5+ hour, 26+ min ago   (541+ words) Gardening is mostly a spring and summer sport, but there’s still much to do in the fall. Before the first hard freeze, it’s important to close out your garden by trimming back dead foliage (though some can stay for wildlife),…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago   (304+ words) As cooler temperatures arrive in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, homeowners should begin preparing their lawns, gardens, and landscapes for winter. Fall is an important season for maintaining plant health, improving soil conditions, and preparing for successful spring growth. According…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (135+ words) Fall leaves bring vibrant color, but improper disposal can damage lakes and waterways. As leaves decompose, they release phosphorus. Rain can carry leaves from streets into storm sewers that drain to ponds, lakes, ditches, and wetlands, where the nutrient promotes…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago   (366+ words) Colder weather is coming and that means your garden might be at risk. As temperatures drop and frosty mornings become a part of life, it's crucial to start winterising your garden to give your plants the best chance of surviving…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago   (195+ words) Bryan College Station Eagle Javascript is required to use this website. While the dog days of summer seem like they are extending into fall, we are receiving a respite with cooler night-time temps and shorter day length that are markers…...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago   (24+ words) Rutland Herald Coneflower seed heads appear in a garden to feed non-migratory birds on Long Island, N.Y., on Oct. 6, 2026....

7+ hour, 56+ min ago   (524+ words) For many home gardeners, hostas are a staple for shady spots. But, there is another option that offers beautiful blooms and easy-to-care-for characteristics. Not Hostas: The Beautiful Perennial Wildflower Perfect For Your Shaded Garden If you're trying to find the…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (596+ words) 12 October 2026 19:16 Could South Africa’s spam-call crackdown make it harder to reach customers? 12 October 2026 18:59 Inside Cash Converters’ strategy for a changing second-hand retail market 12 October 2026 18:42 Botched execution raises questions about limits of punishment With Garden Day approaching on Sunday, 18 October, a…...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago   (333+ words) By Deborah J. Benoit A last-minute frost warning may mean grabbing whatever’s handy to cover still-producing plants. If this is your go-to plan, use breathable fabrics like old sheets, tablecloths, or lightweight blankets. When you cover the plant, be sure the…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago   (618+ words) Every autumn, homeowners and gardeners tend to engage in a familiar ritual. As trees shed their leaves, people drag out rakes, leaf blowers and lawn bags to strip their yards bare before winter arrives. It is a tidy habit rooted…...