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Date Published

  • May 2020
  • March 2020

Creative Mulching for Spring Gardens 

May 2020
  ⁄  
Jeanette Larson

Many people are gardening now for the first time, or more seriously than ever before. Seed choice, planting dates, soil composition, and bed types are all important factors. After you figure all that out and get your plants in the ground, you need to consider mulch. Mulch not only helps keep down weeds, but it can also be a money saver.

woman using straw mulch

Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event

Mar 2020
  ⁄  
Joe Jacobs

Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to...

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