Mulch choices vary in garden benefits and drawbacks
The article reviews organic mulches like compost and leaves and inorganic options such as plastic film and landscape fabrics. It notes moisture retention, soil temperature effects, weed suppression, and the time needed for bark and wood chips to decompose, with guidance on application depth and practicality.
Pollination short in fruit trees yields light apple set
Heavy bloom in peaches and other fruit forms a good crop, but cold damp winds during apple blossom slowed bee activity and pollination. Many tiny unpollinated fruits will drop, while limited pollination can cause overbearing clusters. Thinning will help improve final size for apples peaches and pears.
Value of U S ag exports dropping to Soviet Union
The Agriculture Department projects U S agricultural exports to the Soviet Union may fall about 20 percent in 1991, potentially hitting around 1.84 billion dollars. The report cites lower wheat prices and competitive terms from France Canada and Australia as factors.
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