Consumers are sometimes shocked to find that organic standards allow for the use of plastic mulch on organic farms. After all plastic polymers are synthetic petrochemical products and not “natural”.

But five years ago he turned to a product that was relatively new to the area — plastic mulch. "In terms of my herd's productivity and feed costs, it's had a huge impact," said Frigon ...

Researchers at KAUST have designed an innovative new greenhouse system that passively cools plants and boosts yields.

are plastic sheets that are spread over the soil to serve as a sort of plastic mulch. They suppress the growth of weeds, increase fertiliser uptake, regulate temperature and humidity, and protect ...

Research on plastics in aquatic environments is well-established, but little is known about their presence, pathways, and ...

Is plastic sheet mulch a good choice to use in my vegetable garden or is there a better choice? What are the pros and cons of ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...