Q. Should a weed barrier be used beneath cocoa bean shell mulch? A. Avoid using weed barrier under cocoa bean, wood chips and any other organic mulch. As these mulches decompose they form compost, ...

Whether you're an eco warrior, a thrifty homesteader, or a farmer with a really full linen closet, this bed sheet hack might ...

Weeds are a widespread problem for the blueberry industry, particularly in young plantings when bushes are not fully established and most susceptible to competition. Weed control is even more of a ...

Q. I would like to know if using landscape fabric would be a good way to keep weeds from growing under my tree? — Jason Hutchins, Des Plaines A. Landscape fabrics reduce the amount of sunlight ...

“It rained every day. I’m exaggerating, but only by two days,” said farmer Jason Hunton. As Mother Nature reared her ugly head, Hunton had to sit and watch his fields. Hunton farms organic and ...

Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are ...

Q: We want to put down weed barrier in our landscape, but we just heard it is not the best idea. Can you explain why and tell us what does work? A: The great debate! I’ll just say it up front, I am ...

If weeds are the bane of the gardener, mulch is the gardener’s friend. Not only that, mulch can hold in moisture in dry times, and give a nice, tidy look to the garden. Let’s start in the vegetable ...

The morning newspaper could be an easy solution to persistent garden weeds when repurposed as a weed barrier. This simple method transforms ordinary newspaper into a protective layer that helps block ...

When we survey vegetable gardeners, we find that weeds are their number one pest challenge. Weeds deprive developing vegetables of water and nutrients, as well as sunlight, and can quickly turn your ...

Question: I heard you talking on your radio program about using corn gluten meal to keep the weeds from coming up in my beds. Can you give me a little more information on how and when to use this ...