Green plastic is just as effective at warming the soil as clear mulch, but without the weed growth. Brown plastic warms the soil better than black and is a more effective weed deterrent than green ...

As microplastics break down in soil, they release climate-warming gases like carbon dioxide and methane by altering soil chemistry and boosting microbial activity. This process contributes to climate ...

"Shredded bark mulch conserves moisture in perennials." "Mulching tomatoes helps prevent blossom end rot." "Clear plastic mulch helps warm soil for melon production." Or, "Rock is a common ...

Mulches reduce soil compaction and erosion ... ready raised beds to protect soil from winter’s wrath. Or I drape clear plastic over hoops made from PVC pipe to protect my garden beds from ...

The recent cool and damp weather in late spring has plunged the soil temperature back to 50 degrees. This impacts the planting time of warm-season vegetable crops like tomatoes, peppers, beans ...

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use ...