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In an effort to prevent fires, a new Winston-Salem ordinance will prohibit the use of pine straw as groundcover near many commercial buildings and apartment complexes.

Doing life in the landscape can take on many different descriptions. As the month of October continues one day at a time, our landscapes surely take on different appearances based

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Why is new grass seed covered with straw? Can any kind of straw be used? -Jack When seeding new lawns, it’s generally recommended that a thin layer of mulch be scattered on top. That mulch really only has one purpose – to hold in moisture to keep the seeds from drying out. It’s not as necessary when overseeding older lawns, because the existing grass helps hold in moisture. As for what kind of mulch to use, there are several options: Wheat, Barley, or Oat Straw: Yellow grain straw is the most popular choice. It’s inexpensive, readily available, relatively free of seeds, and as your ne...

One of the most compelling aspects of a well-designed garden is easy to overlook on paper, and that is fragrance. From heady aromas to light scents, a fragrance carried on