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Weed management on sensitive sites

Weeding is a quintessential part of gardening, whether it be vegetable or ornamental or nature’s garden, for invasive species.   In sensitive sites, the best recommendation is usually ...

Illegal cannabis cultivation leaves lasting chemical footprint on California's public lands

A study published in Science of the Total Environment sheds light on the persistent chemical contaminants left behind at ...
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Gardener shares creative hack to keep weeds away from your plants: 'Love this'

"Thanks for the tip!" Gardener shares creative hack to keep weeds away from your plants: 'Love this' first appeared on The ...
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Forget Vinegar: There's A Better Way To Get Rid Of Weeds Growing All Over Your Yard

Are weeds creating a nuisance in your yard? If vinegar is not your weed control of choice, here is another solution that uses ...
IEEE

Weed Crop Identification and Classification Using Transfer Learning with Variants of MobileNet and DenseNet

Abstract: Weed, often referred to as unwanted plants that grow in agricultural fields, poses a major challenge in modern farming, resulting in reduced productivity. Our project aims to tackle this ...
IEEE

LiDAR-based Model Predictive Control using Control Barrier Functions

Abstract: This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) with recursive feasibility guarantees for robots with LiDAR sensory measurements. Control barrier functions (CBF) are incorporated within ...

Gardener issues advice to homeowners over common landscaping blunder

Landscape fabric is a go-to weed control method, but a warning from one gardener has people questioning whether it's doing ...
The Cool Down

Homeowner warned against major landscaping blunder: 'Go back to the store, and return'

According to Pollinator Partnership, landscape fabric kills soil microorganisms because it blocks sunlight and prevents soil aeration and water infiltration. Landscape fabric also affects natural soil ...
Frontiers

Hydrogels as a new platform of therapeutic systems in oncological treatment - use as a protective barrier and drug carriers

Hydrogels as three-dimensional polymer networks capable of reversibly absorbing water are of increasing interest among researchers. Hydrogels, especially those of natural origin such as alginate, ...
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When fewer boxes ship, what does it mean for the economy?

Just like a cardboard box traveling from factory to warehouse to doorstep, economic theories are being passed around, examined and repackaged. That unassuming brown cube has become a tool some ...
Nanowerk

Cardboard and earth reshape sustainable construction

(Nanowerk News) Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint, while reducing waste going to landfill (Structures, ...
Autoblog

This ‘Powerful and Easy to Use’ Weed Wacker Is on Sale for Only $37 at Walmart

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sep 18, 2025 5:00 AM EDT Those who take pride in a clean, crisp lawn ...