Like crimson clover and medium red clover, it fixes nitrogen in the soil, which benefits other plants. White clover also helps keep weeds down by creating a thick ground cover that blocks sunlight.

Teena Bailey's value-added grain operation in Lehigh County offers milled wheat, oats and rye products at retail markets.

It’s less likely than barley or rye to become a weed and is easier to kill and ... options for under seeding a legume (such as red clover) and works well in no-till or reduced-tillage systems.

In the fall, foliar-applied herbicides can be effective if the plants are green, appear healthy and are actively growing.

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Okàn Savanna, a rare high-quality black oak savanna, is the newest addition to preserved natural areas in the greater Chicago area.

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Note: Look closely at the leaves to distinguish between clover and yellow ... Flickr / CC BY 2.0 This common weed is known for its ability to spread quickly, forming dense clusters that can be ...

Autumn is in full gear this month. This is a great time to plant almost any tree, shrub, perennial, ground cover, wildflower ...