Coir fiber consists of the long ... Coir chips are also often used as a mulch to help retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth. Coconut coir excels at retaining moisture while also providing ...

If you are growing a hardy perennial in a pot, such as Hosta, place the pot in a blanket of leaves or mulch in a shaded location for ... perlite, bark, coir fiber (ground coconut hulls) and ...

State agriculture officials today confirmed the detection of three live, adult coconut rhinceros beetles ... is urging residents to check their mulch and green waste for more signs of them.

While it’s tempting to put off yard work as the weather cools down, this season is actually a great time to focus on mulching. Despite the springtime push from stores that encourage homeowners ...

advises residents to do the following to help eradicate coconut rhinoceros beetles: Check mulch piles and green waste for breeding populations Allow authorized specialists access to your property ...

the council advises they "should be handled with care" as they may carry disease because they live in dirt and mulch. Sightings should be reported to 643-pest.org or by calling 643-7378 (PEST). What ...

In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend. You can shred all of those autumn leaves or use another type of mulch to feed your lawn, enrich the soil in the vegetable garden, ...

That rule designated Oahu as a “coconut rhinoceros beetle infested area” and, consequently, all plant material that could host the pest — such as mulch, compost and palms — cannot be ...