It became popular the last couple of years after going viral on social media as a "hack," with creators claiming that using ...

Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it is dumped into landfills. New research from Washington State University shows that recycling ...

A: If you’ve had any history of termites, pine straw may be best. If not, it comes down to personal choice and budget. Cypress mulch, pine straw, or pine bark nuggets can all be purchased by the bale ...

Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete. By Hilary Howard Reporting from near ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. A year and a half ago I planted several 5-gallon fruit trees, including avocado and stone fruit selections, that are now eight feet tall. I have done ...

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it. By Sal Vaglica For gardeners, spring has a way of opening wallets as easily as forsythia and crocuses ...

The Wake County Detention Center is beyond peak capacity, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office said 48 cells are currently under renovation, which has limited the space available.

Could your vacation be saved by ... straw? Signs point to yes if you fret about how your garden will get what it needs while you're traveling. Straw mulch has long been known for its water-retaining ...

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...