Here's the best option for covering exposed tree roots
If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary ...
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Neil Sperry column: Pecan hulls OK as mulch, but don't till them into the soil
Pecan hulls make a lovely mulch in a perennial garden or shrub bed. They lay flat and, at least in my experiences, they ...
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Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China
Finding Your Roots is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart ...
Nanoparticles successfully deliver genetic material to plants via roots
University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening ...
The einstein problem: Molecular chirality leads to unexpected aperiodic patterns on metal surfaces
Standing at the intersection between mathematics and the tiler's trade is the so-called einstein problem. Despite its name, ...
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Erosion seldom a factor in tree roots found above ground
GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, several areas of my lawn are on rather steep slopes. Over the past few years, the roots of ...
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Neil Sperry column: Newly planted trees can do without ‘mulch volcanoes’
Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.
How Often Should You Aerate Your Lawn?
Aeration helps your grass grow strong by letting air, water, and nutrients reach the roots.
How to Help a Lawn Recover After a Drought
Choosing a drought-resistant grass species helps conserve water and improve resilience. Warm-season grasses like Bermuda, ...