The extremes in Midwest weather can cause strange things to occur in our landscapes. Here are some things you may find.

The soil is left in that condition due to the combination of water from the fire hoses and the oil in the tanks.

There are also fungal diseases that are soil-borne. These usually have the terms wilt or rot in their names. ... 'Dog vomit slime mold' (yes, that's what it's called) ...

For slime molds, the best defense ... Astutely they also orient themselves to the warmest spot in the soil whether it’s night or day. "Remarkable feats for a bag of amoebas," notes Bonner.

Cardboard improves soil health as it breaks down, which makes it a great gardening tool with many uses. Here's how one pro ...

Tomato plants are heavy feeders known for their fast growth and large yields. However, this means they require more nutrients ...

In the worm slime, however, that’s not the case. “We have now unveiled a very different role for TLR proteins,” says Miserez, who works in NTU’s materials science and engineering department. “They ...

Having clothes that can withstand school activities that include slime, soil and Play-Doh has definitely saved me money over the past year. Elizabeth Ayoola writes for NerdWallet. Email: ...

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Back-to-school supply lists can seem endless. When you do finally get to the end of the list, you may find that you've broken your budget.