If you've alkaline soil in your garden, don't let that stop you from growing ericaceous (acid-loving) plants. Raised beds and containers can be filled with ericaceous compost, and kept acidic with ...

The Department of Parks and Recreation said the trees will be recycled into free chipped mulch for acid-loving plants. The park said about 1,000 trees yearly, resulting in almost 15 tons of mulch.

The trees produce roughly 15 tons of mulch, which is beneficial for acid-loving plants like azaleas and rhododendrons. Starting on Jan. 4, mulch will be available to county residents on a first ...