Fight against falling leaves: Getting rid of pesky foliage doesn't have to be a chore Nov 14, 2008
Some lawn experts say your first step in raking or blowing is to do neither, but to continue mowing your leaf-strewn lawn into the fall, either bagging or mulching the mix of grass clippings and shredded leaves back into the lawn ... Most of them have vacuum attachments, and some of them even shred the leaves into mulch as they are sucked in ... Best buys: Black r recently introduced an electric blower/vac/ mulcher to its line of Leaf Hogs. (Carroll County Times)
Fern shares Boston name, but not the cold Nov 13, 2008
Water with a hose, using mulch, of course, to minimize water loss. You might still have time to plant collards and onion bulbs in the garden. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
JOHN WELTY: Fresno State on a path to a green future Nov 12, 2008
We're also mulching and composting, reducing watering, using alternative fuels, buying fuel-efficient vehicles and encouraging using mass transit and bicycles ... Wood chips from trees cut on campus are recycled as mulch in the ornamental horticulture nursery. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
How to Build Your Own Pet Waste Com... Nov 11, 2008
Top with a layer of organic mulch material (i. e. leaves or straw). (Suite101.com)
Pearl City family wins BWS Xeriscape challenge Nov 11, 2008
Some of the principles include growing plants that don't need a lot of water to survive, using mulch, and installing proper irrigation. Incorporating xeriscape techniques not only helps to conserve water, but it also saves consumers money. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Volunteer groups plant trees Sunday Nov 11, 2008
The group of Keokuk Rotary Club members, Konnections kids, Midwest Academy students, Keokuk Garden Club members and Boy Scouts took a quick course in tree-planting from Garden Club ornamental tree expert Charles Hunter and then deployed with shovels, mulch and fertilizer to find their trees ... The more mulch the better, but keep mulch away from the trunk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
GREEN THUMBS ... Deputies back on job ... More fun than fund ... Aguillard lauded by St. Mary School Board ... "Shackles" exhibit tells story of slave trade ... Man charged with rape after arrest ... IPSO charges deputy ... Council getting budget ... "Uptown" could help West End perception ... A myriad of repairs made to enhance quality of bridge ... Puppy stolen from cage ... Police searching for missing St. Martinville teenager ... 1 injured in 18-wheeler wreck this morning ... Jeanerette adds staff to address flooding ... Fest report nearly done ... Budget meeting marathon ... Im shocked, Easy 5 winner says ... Lab remodeling slows probe in death ... Mobile cancer unit comes to Franklin ... Taking a stand vs. domestic violence ... Student hit by vehicle ... St. Mary schools officials get first look at new school ... SugArena officials dispute Romero\'s claims ... Chance to vote early starts Oct. 21 ... Cancer patients not alone ... Amendment vote centers on forced government moves ... Iberia Parish Schools receive $5000 check ... Man arrested after robbery ... NEW COTEAU WATER DISTRICT PREPARES FOR FIRST MEETING MONDAY ... Student, friend\'s vehicle missing ... Lacour cuttin\' up beautifully ... Chow down time again ... St. Martin Parish revamps school bus routes to cut dead miles ... Giants of gumbo ... WINNERS ... "Cat" production to be hot ... Hopkins idea a hit ... Target date "hopeful" ... Cow transfer during storm leads to court ... Citizens to strike put 40,000 policies ... Arrest made in pharmacy burglary ... Tear gas helps end area standoff ... Local singer\'s performance at awards shows airs tongight ... Local women\'s business group to meet next week ... Acadian Ambulance test drives Sprinter for efficiency ... Septembers permits show decreases, no worry ... Cane truck, auto collide ... Faucheaux is LHS queen ... Teno wears WSM crown ... New trees take root ... Martin collection comes to library ... New Iberia teen found, charged ... Art for generations ... Performance scores to be released as soon as this week ... Amendment would allow public money investment ... Correction ... Merchants, officials targeting shoplifting ... Vigil honors victims ... St. Martinville police looking for burglary suspect ... Increase in shoplifting prompts meeting locally ... Change will raise starting jackpot in Powerball lottery ... Taxes for roads ... St. Martin AARP meeting Thursday ... Retired teachers meeting Tuesday ... School board to get Caneview update ... Amendment addresses issue of deployed legislators ... Blood drive set Thursday ... Conery selected chief judge ... Landfill debate dominates airport board ... Poetry, lecture part of week 2 passport events ... Vote could add time before a special session ... Hub is the key to design ... Nov. 4 vote could limit terms for La. boards ... Dugas: Finding good race horse is about heart ... Vehicle ends up in ditch after accident ... Gas drop future unknown ... Delcambre election protest not filed ... Security revamped at WSM ... New Iberia revives old tradition with plaques ... Saturday morning wreck flips vehicle ... Together for musical enjoyment ... Panel sees zoning map ... Student struck by car dies ... Following up on storm recovery ... Terror on the Teche set ... St. Martin cultural events on tap ... Unite Way nears 70% of 2008 goal ... IDF pitches study to City Council ... Mosquito spraying set tonight, Tuesday ... Meeting on Canada bus trip 6 p.m. today ... Search on for suspect ... Wanted: Tech work ... LTC system receives $1 million grant ... Time to speak up about Dale Street\'s stop signs ... Train Hits jeep on Julia Street ... CORRECTION ... Three times the fun on Nov. 8 ... Armenco project on IPC agenda ... Police probe shooting ... ANSWER MAN ... Color the drug-awarness campaign red for special week ... Port of Iberia gives I-49 work support ... Epcot will get taste of Teche Area next week ... Bus Zone safety to forefront ... Try psychodemographics? ... More charges are filed ... ATTACKER TRIES TO SMOTHER LOCAL MAN ... Concerns raised in political race ... They work tirelessly so souls rest in peace ... Citizens to drop more policies ... Looting arrest made ... FEMA storm deadlines approach ... Chili Challenge kicks off Saturday at park ... Area debris pickup begins Nov. 13 ... Parade before game ... HAUNTING OF A HOUSE ... Library book sale starts three-day event ... Living on edge ... HOT TIME IN PARK ... Council runoffs Tuesday ... A novel idea: Friends wrap up book sale ... Leadership Iberia X to graduate ... Students get free books ... Disaster recovery center to open ... At AMS, it\'s Obama ... Wanderlust could end in New Iberia ... Landfill location ... Solid waste laws go back to 90 ... Talking about election ... Area represented with Interstate 49 task force nods ... False text messages go out ... Civil War brought to life locally ... Red beans, rice for a worthy cause ... Scary storytelling ... City pay at a glance ... Local man linked to Long murder goes to jail ... Davis\' goal is uptown ... City spent less than expected in 2008 ... St. Mary schedules test retake ... Grand jury indicts Vangure ... Public works issues to be aired Monday ... Miller\'s mental tests are released ... St. Martin school system gets new look on Web ... Child dies in wreck ... BUILDING BLOCKS OF EDUCATION ... Panda party goes well ... Students seek knighthood in festival ... Fire Dept. has fun ... Sparking interest for power lines crucial ... Magnolia students enjoy fantastic voyage ... $25,000 donation goes to United Way ... Peebles time capsules to be unearthed ... Christmas concert coming to St. Peter\'s ... WATERFOWL WONDERS ... No prison site near school ... Agencies stress safety on Halloween ... Man takes his own life ... Camporee this weekend at City Park ... Area restaurants hard hit by rising food costs ... 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License to fly available in area ... Parent Command Center working for Iberia parents ... St. Mary Parish Levee District fills board of commisssioners ... House burned severely today ... Book sale for library coming Oct. 31 ... New Iberia Halloween times set for Oct. 31 ... Longtime local business changes hands ... Old gas station reduced to rubble ... Discipline for deputy ... Probe ongoing in crash ... Flu shots set for high-risk Iberians ... Quizzing public works ... MOCK ELECTION ... Store owner is shot ... City OKs budget for \'09 ... High turnout her, too ... Teche Area about to be occupied in re-enactment ... Suire edges Broussard for N.I. city council; Merrill defeats Copell ... Landrieu wins re-election in La. US Senate race ... "WONDERFUL LIFE" ... Broussard changes mind; won\'t seek recount ... Adoption, fostering information available ... "Revitalization" event Saturday ... CLARIFICATION ... Burn to learn ... District titles, playoff spots decided in final week ... Missing boy found ... Get the ladles ready ... LMA endorses some ballot moves ... Officials get raise ... CORRECTION ... Sugarland Elementary students get lesson in bones ... Iberia courthouse could receive new paint, repair ... McCain easily wins in Louisiana ... Airport chairman denies motion to expand ... Artist enjoying gift of scrap ... Carpentry industry gets boost from free classes ... CORRECTION ... Art Walk, Red Dot tour on tap ... Homeowners class in St. Mary Monday ... Art walk display of styles, techniques ... Allain\'s latest effort in preserving history ... Spanish Lake area holds crime free block party ... Area rebirth ... Airport officials "out of the loop?" ... Back to sender: Stimulus checks not delivered ... Time to focus even more on fire safety ... One scary good time ... McCain concedes presidency, congratulates Obama ... Iberia Parish Council still trying to end Bedminster ... Artist enjoying gift of scrap ... Erath man arrested after burglaries ... 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It s really fun, Touchet said, shoveling around some mulch. It gives us a chance to come out and make the school better. (New Iberia, LA)
To sleep, perchance to dream Nov 9, 2008
Save some shredded leaves to mulch perennial beds ... Mulch can help plants retain moisture against wind, soil erosion and heaving ... Three to six inches of mulch is effective, but don't smother plant crowns. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Green thumbs up: Still time for last-minute planting Nov 8, 2008
Add a layer of mulch over the root system, but do not allow the mulch to touch the woody stems of the plants. Continue to water deeply until the ground freezes if Mother Nature does not provide. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Plant your own veg garden Nov 8, 2008
This is called mulch it conserves water and feeds the soil. Remember to always harvest your vegetables only when they're ripe and dont overcook them as they lose all their nutrients and become limp if left to boil for too long.. (iAfrica.com)
Judy Eisenberg: Putting the garden to bed for the winter Nov 8, 2008
Mulch these perennials once the ground freezes ... Leaves: Non-diseased leaves make good mulch until spring, especially if shredded ... Mulch: (winter blanket) Apply 3 inches once the ground freezes. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Time to tuck in the gems of summer Nov 6, 2008
Leaves can be raked up, left to decompose into fertilizer under trees and shrubs, or shredded and used as mulch ... You can also shred leaves with a leaf vacuum or by running over them with a mower with a bag, then dumping the shredded leaves on the garden as a nutritious weedless mulch ... Roses can also be protected from winter kill by covering the base of their trunks with a foot of mulch or soil. (Boston Globe)
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment Nov 6, 2008
Use any extra fall leaves as mulch ... Not only are the leaves free, but using them as mulch is good for your garden and the environment ... Fall mulching gives you a jump on next spring's landscape chores. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Tropical farms 'aid biodiversity' Nov 5, 2008
" Cashing in The team said the combination of the height of the areca nut palms (Areca catechu) and the plantations' close proximity to the intact forest created the necessary ecological conditions to support forest bird species. Farmers use leaf litter from surrounding forests in their plantations They added that data showed the distribution of species in the area had been relatively stable for more than 2,000 years, before the first farmers cultivated the area. As well as having a high... (BBC News -- Science)
• Cleaning up October's storm damage Nov 4, 2008
Many gardeners do not mulch their roses for the winter. If you do, remember that mulching is to keep the ground frozen rather than to keep it from freezing. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
GARDEN Q & A: Don't rush to put new cocoa mulch in yard Nov 4, 2008
GARDEN Q n't rush to put new cocoa mulch in yard ... I have been anxious to try the new cocoa mulch, made from cocoa bean shells ... But you might not want to go with cocoa mulch. (Florida Times-Union)
Growing food takes on a new, community-focused meaning Nov 3, 2008
At Down to Earth farms, there are rows of just-planted seedlings on a small 21/2-acre plot - basil, micro-greens, bok choy and strawberry seedlings ensconced in a mixture of newspaper and mulch, not soil. There are the scattered salad mix seedlings that will eventually grow like a leafy carpet. (Florida Times-Union)
Noxious Weed Seed Forage and Mulch Certification (2) Nov 2, 2008
Noxious Weed Seed Forage and Mulch Certification ... Intended to limit the spread of noxious weeds, the demand for Certified noxious weed seed free forage and mulch continues to increase ... Mulch certified through this program is often used to help re-establish native plants and reduce erosion along roadsides, construction sites and conservation areas. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
November Waterwise Garden Chores Nov 2, 2008
Mulch perennials (with organic mulch, of course). About three to six inches of mulch beneath shrubs will do just fine ... Make sure not to mound the mulch around the trunk. (Suite101.com)
Garlic: Love It or Hate It! Nov 2, 2008
Mulch with organic mulch ... Mulching will help do this, but you may have to do some shallow weeding, especially during the first two months of growth. (Suite101.com)
Water tips from Seattle can pay off Nov 1, 2008
n Mulch your garden and beds ... Fall leaves are free, and they make great mulch ... Use them as is, run them through a shredder, or mow over them to make finer mulch. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
GARDEN CALENDAR: It's the perfect time to work outside Nov 1, 2008
- With leaves dropping in earnest now, there is a tendency to "make the job easier" if one has a mulching mower and to simply run over them so they fall back into the lawn ... Rake these leaves and needles into shrub beds before mowing, or use a grass-catcher bag to vacuum them off the lawn as you go and then place these in your shrub beds to act as mulch. (Florida Times-Union)
GARDEN Q and A: Pruned cassia is less vulnerable Nov 1, 2008
A simple, inexpensive, environmentally beneficial method of keeping weeds down is to simply cover the area with three to four sheets of newspaper and then cover the paper with a layer of attractive mulch ... While this method sounds quite satisfying, be aware that most mulches are quite flammable, so use great caution. (Florida Times-Union)
Norman Edwards: Time to plant shrubs and trees Oct 30, 2008
Apply 3 to 5 inches of mulch to the soil surface to conserve moisture and to prevent weeds. 11. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Thankful for one last fall cleanup Oct 30, 2008
Some leaves were piled whole on the perennial beds in the backyard to provide a protective mulch. In the spring, the leaves will be so dry, they'll crumble in place adding structure to the soil. (Anchorage Daily News)
Problems with Growing a Bird Of Par... Oct 30, 2008
If the plant is to remain outdoors and frost is suspected cover the base area with mulch. Moving a Strelitzia. (Suite101.com)
Care for plants during drought Oct 30, 2008
Mulching has the added benefit that by keeping additional moisture in the soil, the surrounding plants have to compete less for water ... First, mulch as many plants as possible, with the correct amount of material ... However, some people make the mistake of thinking the thicker you apply the mulch the better off the plants will be. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Environmental calendar Oct 28, 2008
FREE GARDEN MULCH, available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1269 Iwaena St.; self-service, bring containers and shovel; 748-5041. "GARDEN GREEN HOUR," outdoor green activities for families, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Green thumbs up: Nows the time to divide and transplant perennials Oct 26, 2008
Perennials that are divided or planted later in the season will benefit from the application of a light winter mulch (pine needles, salt marsh hay, or shredded leaves) after the ground freezes to prevent heaving due to temperature fluctuations during the first winter. Suzanne Mahler is an avid gardener, photographer and lecturer who has been developing the 1. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Clay pots, and when it freezes Oct 26, 2008
Bubble wrap, hay bales, mulch whatever you use, the idea is to keep your container just toasty enough that it does not crack, flake or disintegrate. DH Reader Comments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oakwood Fruit Farm Supplies Apples Across the State Oct 24, 2008
In the spring, prunings are chopped with a large mower and left as a sparse of mulch in the orchard. The beginning of April is when new growth begins. (Agri-View, WI)
Swampscott Fire Log: Oct. 12-21, 2008 Oct 22, 2008
Firefighters went to a medical call at the Bertram House on Humphrey Street at 9:04 a.m., a medical call on Atlantic Avenue at 10:21 a.m., a lockout on Stetson Avenue at 11:44 a.m., a medical call at the Senior Center on Essex Street at 12:39 p.m., a mulch fire outside Crown Pointe on Paradise Road at 2:09 p.m., a medical call on Norfolk Avenue at 6:59 p.m. and a medical call on Doherty Circle at 9:19 p.m.. Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
How to Grow Garlic Oct 21, 2008
Tips for Planting, Harvesting, Tending, and Curing. This guide takes you through the basics of growing garlic in your garden. (Suite101.com)
Plant an investment now for your landscape's future Oct 19, 2008
Mulch about 2 inches deep in a ring around the tree, but leave the area close to the trunk free of mulch. 10. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Life Scout crafts garden Oct 19, 2008
The project included the demolition of the old paths, removal of heavily reinforced iron railings, the building of a rock wall to create a level site, laying down fabric and concrete to control weed growth, and finally, the installation of steps, railings, lighted pathways, protective fencing, drainage piping, a gate for the ramp, benches, plants, and mulch into the site ... When I related the idea to Jim, I thought it would be a nice area with some benches and mulch, he said. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Mexican lime tree may need frost cloth Oct 18, 2008
Then add several inches of straw or mulch to the pot for added warmth. Strawberries are susceptible to frost damage, so on particularly cold nights, bring it inside, keep it in a protected area or cover with an old pillowcase or frost cloth. (AZCentral -- Home)
Will Web Site Contest Get Rid Of Ike Debris? Oct 17, 2008
Every day, six days a week, debris trucks have been bringing it in to the Living Technology yard in northwest Houston to be recycled and ground into mulch. But, the sheer amount of debris is overwhelming. (Click2Houston, TX)
Zambia: Women Farmers Demand Policy Changes Oct 16, 2008
ZWA is also training its members to adopt modern and sustainable farming methods that conserve the soil and water by using mulch to minimise erosion and improve growing conditions for the plants. The association is also encouraging its members to grow crops that can adapt to changing weather seasons such as high rainfall and low rainfall seasons. (allAfrica.com)
Composting Fall Leaves Turns Garden Trash into Treasure Oct 16, 2008
Compost started in fall can be used for planting fall bulbs, trees, transplants and as mulch to protect vegetation from winter's cold ... As mulch, compost will retain moisture in the summer. (Pekin Times, IL)
Give Gardens a Tropical Touch with ... Oct 16, 2008
Fertilize once a year in the spring and they benefit from a good supply of mulch. Home-made organic mulch is ideal. (Suite101.com)
Wenham BOS: Sidewalks and bike paths now aplenty in Wenham Oct 16, 2008
She said that Walnut Road was completed under budget, at $40,000 instead of the estimated $75,000, because of the efficiency of Wenham s Department of Public Works and increased use of fiber mulch ... de Lacvivier reported that the cost of asphalt has skyrocketed because of increases in oil costs, so more of the sidewalks will be done using fiber mulch, which was used in the flat areas on Walnut Road and on the Iron Rail property. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Mother's Garden: Indian summer Oct 16, 2008
Or collect the leaves in a pile to turn into mulch next year ... Over the winter, 12 inches of leaves will collapse into just a few inches of mulch ... Chopped up, they will take up less room and will decay into mulch faster (If herbicides were used though, don't use any of the grass clippings). (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Safety Officials Warn Of Mudslide Dangers Oct 15, 2008
Safety officials also said that residents can help out by planting grass and covering burned areas with mulch and not removing vegetation. Residents can also register their cell phones with the 911 emergency center so they can get early warning notifications. (KSBW 8, CA)
Whacking weeds: Small town fights non-native plants Oct 15, 2008
Mulch and plant cleared areas with native plants. When privet sprouts again, "keep after it." Privet doesn't give up easily. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fall Gardening Chores Oct 14, 2008
If your compost bin is overflowing with leaves, run over the leaf pile with your lawnmower and use the shredded leaves as garden mulch. Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs. (Suite101.com)
• Plant trees now and get them off to a good start Oct 14, 2008
A nursery may dig a tree while keeping the roots happily entombed in a ball of soil, swaddling that root ball in burlap, giving this type of nursery tree the name "balled and burlapped" or, simply, "BB trees are more expensive than bare root trees, less easily transported and, under ideal conditions, suffer less shock in transplanting. The third kind of nursery tree has spent its life growing in a pot. "Potted" trees suffer the least root disturbance and can be planted any time of year.... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Save money on groceries with edible landscaping Oct 14, 2008
The seed would cost 800, and if you add in the costs of tools, fertilizer, mulch and your own sweat equity, the figure climbs to about 4,000, he said. You're still 16,000 ahead on your grocery bill, according to Ball's calculations. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
5 tips help set up fall planting Oct 13, 2008
That means adding a lot of organic compost or mulch to the soil to replenish nutrients and gypsum to counter alkalinity. "Get lots of organic material turned into the soil and just keep working it until you think it's good and then do it again," Harper said. (AZCentral -- Home)
Guide to organic gardening Oct 12, 2008
Improvethe quality of your soil by digging in compost and mulch. Make your own compost by recycling vegetable peelings, tea bags, fallen leaves and plant pruning's. (iAfrica.com)
What to plant in October? Oct 12, 2008
Mulch as much as possible. Weed, weed, weed. (iAfrica.com)
GREEN THUMBS ... Deputies back on job ... IPSO charges deputy ... Council getting budget ... Man charged with rape after arrest ... Aguillard lauded by St. Mary School Board ... More fun than fund ... "Shackles" exhibit tells story of slave trade ... "Uptown" could help West End perception ... Suspect killed ... Away From Home ... Council settles lawsuit ... Coping without bridge ... Electronic voting glitch reported in Delcambre race ... St. Mary Parish Council chooses not to rezone Franklin acres ... Teche Area haunts spook up Art Walk ... N.I. man dies in crash ... Plenty of attractions heading New Iberias way ... Louisiana gains two spots in list of biz friendly states ... $11 million machine shop going up ... WEATHERIZATION HELP ... Vote to give back pay ... Focus will be on the design ... FEMA aid dates are set ... St. Mary schools look to clarify honor rolls ... sheriff contracts for work release ... Library Bike Hike takes peddlers on tour of trees in area ... Alaska trip show strong side of port ... Planning for Hopkins ... Supporting "Community school" ... Gumbo Cookoff event gets under way Friday ... Lydia bridge site fix on agenda ... Display at Shadows ... Proper piling still required for hurricane debris pickup ... STAYING IN TOUCH AFTER TRAGEDY ... On agenda: Pay ex-officers? ... Officials, others react to "rescue" bill ... Area man dies in cycle-tractor crash ... In Oscar two New Iberia doctors supply man through storm ... "Back to Business" sessions planned ... St. Mary voters pass bond issue ... St. Martinville cultural pasport events highlight month of reflection ... Delcambre wins ... Council to have runoffs ... Landry re-elected ... Delcambre results ... In midst of recovery, some head to polls ... Martin wins ... Local man can find just about anything metal ... New system to alert parents ... Chez Hope opens new center ... Interrupting the flow ... Delcambre to elect mayor ... Plans made to provide flu shots ... Domestic abuse focus of month ... Junior high\'s roof hot topic ... Repairing the lines ... Targeting ATV trespassing ... Caneview set to open on Dec. 1 ... IN FRIDAY\'S IBERIAN ... CORRECTION ... New Iberia property owner sues city to stop demolition ... State technical colleges enjoy student spike ... Teche Area largely unaffected by credit crisis ... Iberia Council asked to help fund guns tip line ... Political winds affect signs\' staying power ... Meet and Greet ... IPSO investigates charges ... Okra Fest nears ... Manner of womans death under investigation ... Deadline nears to vote in election ... St. Martin Council accepts new tax assessments ... Aid on way -- Strain ... Agency helping pay bill ... Got guns? Give them back ... Art event set at Shadows ... Annex facility plans in motion ... Attempted murder charges issued ... Acadiana Web site set for launch ... Death of man in custody ruled overdose Monday ... New complete date for Caneview construction on tap ... Fun on the menu ... Early voting complete ... Hattie M. Zagar ... Parade a welcome break ... 4-H SHOW BIG SUCCESS ... Man charged with attempt at kidnapping ... Sweet decorations ... Children\'s parade festival of kids ... Childrens barrage ... Creativity displayed during festival exhibits ... Crowning Achievement ... Voters to offer verdict ... Spitfire enthusiast cuts hair, takes best of shows ... Sugar Cane Festival photos up ... Blessing of the Crop Mass complete ... Sugar Cane Festival ... Can\'t enforce landfill law ... New push for I-49 ... Landry: Hebert blocks appointed ethics post ... Longer school days coming in St. Mary ... Foot race has fundraising legs for the United way ... Plan calls for new special ed. building ... Bomb threats interrupt day at two New Iberia schools ... SWEET RIDES ... 2 a.m. last call for Iberia ... Projects are hindered by storms ... Family Fun Fest ready for weekend ... New reading series targets literacy rates ... Erath included in approved town\'s list ... Honeybees caught in mosquito crossfire ... Jeanerette chamber seeking nominations ... St. Martin cancels extra help days ... Hurricane hurt Teche\'s seafood ... Storms wreak havoc on areas 2007 sugar cane crop ... BALANCING ACT ... Ex-cop accused of rape ... N.I. man sought for attempted murder charges ... When is last call? ... Sweet festival ready to go ... Police say St. Martinville man sexually assaulted ex-girlfriend ... St. Mary pioneer\'s life one of success ... FEMA stops by Bayou Jack ... Air Force sprays Iberia Parish for mosquitoes ... Area superintendents attend retreat ... Distinguished ... Illegal dumping ... Making up time ... Air Force to spray Iberia Parish tonight ... Humane Society founder dies ... Local Restaurant pushes profits for St. Jude\'s hospital ... Nursing home employee, boyfriend arrested ... Teche Area responds to blood need ... New season set for Iberia Community Concert group ... FINANCIAL MELTDOWN ... Difficult Choices After Ike ... Politics as usual post-Ike ... Jeanerette man is killed ... Police suit nearly settled ... Sugar Cane fest expands its parties ... Area woman charged in shooting ... Tire businesses get boost from aftermath ... Outlandish costumes and more grace the inaugural Berry Queens Ball here ... Typical turnout for start of early balloting period ... STILL READY TO PARTY ... Man suspected of forcing victim to jump from car ... Local chamber not favoring ... Boom Boom living life in the fast lane as racer ... United Blood Service sets drive for Monday at IMC ... Difficult choices for Ike ... Politics as usual post-Ike ... Police suit nearly settled ... Area woman charged in shooting ... Outlandish costumes and more grace the inagural Berry Queens\' Ball here ... United Blood Service sets drive for Monday at IMC ... \'Boom Boom\' living life in the fast lane as racer ... Typical turnout for start of early balloting period ... Cleco opening information center ... BOOK CAPTURES FAVOR IN FRANCE ... Diakite teaches students French ... Flooding issue rises again ... Connecting through music ... Correction ... Clarification ... Long\'s Gun and Pawn enters last days ... St. Martin Correction officers arrested ... Recovering ... RESOURCE OFFICERS RESTORED ... Mild post-storm gas shortage now easing ... Early voting begin Saturday ... Ike debris pickup helped in three piles ... Avery Island largely spared serious hurricane damage ... IKE LEAVES MUD AT POINT ... Sheriff warns of scam ... Ike the final blow for fishing rodeo ... Council to return land ... Franklin leaders address levee failures during Ike ... Pleasures in the little things can help restore normalcy after storms ... Hurricane damage can lead to change in assessed value ... Distinguished citizen dinner set Monday ... Scams delivered in St. Martinville ... NISH addition welcomed by board ... \'ID what needs to be done\' ... Court hours return to normal ... WAITING FOR HELP IN THE MESS ... Stabbing leads to woman\'s arrest ... More arrests made in looting cases ... Different kind of pageant set for festival ... Emergency rules activated for La. insurance coverage ... Assessment issues go to council ... St. Martinville burglary suspect arrested ... After hours event set ... Delcambre schools to reopen Wednesday ... U.S. 90 now open in the Centerville area ... Water falls ... Iberia Parish curfew lifted ... Some port yards still underwater ... Some may not rebuild ... Delcambre schools close today, Tuesday; others open in area ... Food stamp distribution resumes locally through Sept. 23 ... New Iberia Council meeting for extended agenda Tuesday ... Delcambre High, Elementary closed Monday and Tuesday ... Engulfed by Ike ... Teche Area roads closed due to flooding ... Loose barge totals bridge ... Levee failure floods Franklin, St. Mary ... \'Energy coast\' needs attention ... Williams enjoys time at the lake ... Curfew set in flooded Iberia ... Waters rising in Delcambre, Erath ... Bayou Warehouse bridge hit, wiped out by barge ... Flooded, evacuated areas under 24-hour curfew ... Repeat of Rita? ... Evacuating shelter opens at Iberia Middle School ... Waters rise at Cypremort Point ... Iberia bracing for storm ... St. Mary officials are ready for Ike ... Steamboat Warehouse wall collapses after Gustav ... Pay hike for St. Martin teachers ... St. Mary undecided on missed school time ... Looting-related arrests continue ... Caneview schools opening delayed ... Post storm loans available for area ... Port shuts down in advance of Ike ... Area storm related closings ... Area schools to close Friday ... Seances & more in "Spirit" ... State of emergency declared in Iberia Parish for Ike ... FEMA explains procedures ... Sand bags available in Iberia Parish ... Friday high school games canceled ... Keep signs some say ... Debris removal is back on schedule ... Pick up costs differ in area ... Fishing postmaster receives top honor ... N. Lewis change order irks board ... "Christmas" play tryouts upcoming ... Number of retirees returning to work increasing ... Declaring a full recovery ... Area airports have $16,000 in storm-related damage ... House damaged in blaze ... Spencer Loop group expresses flooding concerns to council ... 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It s really fun, Touchet said, shoveling around some mulch. It gives us a chance to come out and make the school better. (New Iberia, LA)
Ready for winter? Tips for your home, yard and car Oct 11, 2008
Protect roses with rose cones weighted with bricks or with wire cages and mulch. Wrap newly planted trees to prevent frost cracking. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fall tree planting discussed by Extension expert Oct 11, 2008
"You can increase your chances of success significantly with many trees and shrubs by using some good practices -- proper planting depth, supplemental watering, and good mulching practices." ... "While the tree is still in the container, look for the point where the trunk slightly flares out and the roots angle down -- not at 90 degrees or up. Often this flare is buried accidentally by soil or mulch. You may need to excavate the root ball by hand down to the root flare."The natural flare should... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Extension connection: Overwintering the GOOD Things Oct 11, 2008
Dispose of these branches, do not mulch or compost this. You do NOT want to overwinter this. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Whatever works: Clean garden now or wait for spring Oct 10, 2008
Even though it looks like the trend in gardening is toward leaving plants to fall down and mulch themselves, I say do what works for you. Do your cleanup now, or leave it for the spring. (Anchorage Daily News)
Blanket of snow is a poor man's fertilizer Oct 10, 2008
This is especially so if you are one of those stubborn readers who refuses to apply an insulating cover of mulch over perennials and around trees and shrubs. Remember, we have had winters where we have not had a good snow cover and the frost went down so deep we have had to worry about our pipes, not to mention our plants. (Anchorage Daily News)
Even dirt isn't dirt cheap anymore Oct 10, 2008
The discs spin-mix the dirt with lime and fertilizer before it goes to a shredding pile, where fine mulch bits are mixed in. Wendy Dunlap, operations assistant at Diamond Mulch in Hampton, said producing Diamond's premium topsoil involves screening out the tree roots, rocks and other junk, then taking steps to minimize the amount of clay ... -based Mulch and Soil Council, said connoisseurs know that boutique soil with nutrient-laced additives is worth it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fuel increases hit the soil industry Oct 10, 2008
The discs spin-mix the dirt with lime and fertilizer before it goes to a shredding pile, where fine mulch bits are mixed in. Wendy Dunlap, operations assistant at Diamond Mulch in Hampton, Pa ... But Bob LaGasse, executive director of the Mulch and Soil Council in Manassas, Va. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Woman Offers Reward For Missing Tortoise Oct 10, 2008
Budnick has posted fliers around the neighborhood, and she has asked all her neighbors to comb their yards, look under mulch piles and burrows under their decks for her four-legged friend. The tortoise was first thought to be a male when Budnick got her in 1997. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mile-a-minute vine kept at bay---for now Oct 10, 2008
" The vine's seeds can be distributed from one place to another through deliveries of topsoil, too. "And mulch," Ms. Nelson added. "That idea scares me to death. My gardening clients get soil brought in, and it's hard to know where that will end up. (New Milford Times, CT)
Mayor: Bond issue speeds up projects, avoids higher costs Oct 8, 2008
During the discussion in the caucus room, one questioner asked if diseased plants could be burned by serious gardeners concerned with contaminating a mulch supply. Mattoon Fire Chief Mike Chism said that limited burning could be completed in fire pits as long as they do not turn into leaf-burning pits. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Preparing your Garden for Winter Oct 7, 2008
Lavender should be mulched well with autumn leaves to protect it from snow ... It is a good idea to mulch much of your garden with straw or pine boughs ... Just mulching my perennial herbs to ensure they will come back the next year. (Suite101.com)
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment Oct 6, 2008
Use any extra fall leaves as mulch ... Not only are the leaves free, but using them as mulch is good for your garden and the environment ... Fall mulching gives you a jump on next spring's landscape chores. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Alliance reports nearly 500 new jobs for '07 Oct 5, 2008
Sims Bark makes soil, mulch and bagged rocks. Sept. 11 -- Southeast Frozen Foods announced it would add a $3. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
VISTA: Volunteers spruce up houses Oct 5, 2008
The workers installed 18,000 square feet of sod, planted 125 5-gallon shrubs and put down 150 cubic yards of mulch. They removed heaps of trash, old refrigerators and cleaned up mounds of overgrown plants from around the houses, most of which are 50 or more years old. (North County Times)
