Monthly Archives: July 2019

Burning fields is an old practice that still continues

Posted on July 15, 2019 by tedmanzer

When I first moved to North Carolina, I was surprised farmers were still allowed to burn wheat fields, especially in places where neighborhoods were close. That was twenty-some years ago. Even in the mid-90s, there was a growing group of … Continue reading →

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Mulching can benefit vegetable gardens too.

Posted on July 10, 2019 by tedmanzer

Last week I discussed how mulches are used on our landscape beds. Vegetable gardens can also benefit from a good mulching now and then. Often, our goals will determine the type of material used. In spring, we can speed up … Continue reading →

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How do we decide about landscape mulching?

Posted on July 10, 2019 by tedmanzer

Most people spread a layer of mulch around their landscape beds. Some even mulch vegetable gardens. With so many types to choose from, it’s often a confusing situation. The main reasons we mulch are to conserve water, suppress weeds and … Continue reading →

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