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Fall leaves – to bag or not? Turf experts explain why mulching leaves is a better solution

October 13, 2023 sarah JonasFeature Expert

October is peak season for admiring fall foliage and soon those leaves will begin to fall, if they haven’t already done so. Before you start to clean them up, Virginia Tech turf experts suggest that you try a different approach instead of bagging and tossing.

Saint Joseph’s University Expert Available to Discuss Why Leaves Change Color

November 8, 2022 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

Every fall season leaves change color. The fall foliage includes a beautiful mixture of red, yellow and orange leaves. Clint Springer, PhD, associate professor and director of the Institute for Environmental Stewardship and director of the Barnes Arboretum at Saint…

Autumn color forecast looks promising for leaf watchers this year, says tree expert

September 15, 2022 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

All signs are pointing to a vibrant season of autumn color this year, thanks to plenty of summer and early fall rain, says a Virginia Tech tree physiology expert. “We have plenty of moisture in the soil and the trees…

What is hay?

October 15, 2020 sarah JonasFeature

Fall’s signature decoration is more than meets the eye

Rutgers Experts Can Discuss Fall Foliage Outlook in N.J.

September 23, 2020 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick climatologist David A. Robinson and tree expert Jason Grabosky are available for interviews on the outlook for the fall foliage season in the Garden State. “Seasonable temperatures, including some cool nights, and adequate rainfall during…

Augustana Announces Viking Flex Plan for Fall Semester 2020

May 18, 2020 sarah JonasAnnouncement

Augustana announced today its Viking Flex Plan for Fall Semester 2020, with classes set to begin on campus in late August. The university plans to proceed with a hybrid/flexible approach, which will include both face-to-face and virtual components to most courses, and reflects a commitment to in-person curricular and co-curricular experiences for the university’s students.

Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss 2019 Climate, Weather Events in N.J.

January 8, 2020 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

New Brunswick, N.J. (Jan. 8, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor David A. Robinson is available for interviews on New Jersey’s weather and climate in 2019, including the Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist’s list of top 10 events. Robinson can also…

An Ounce of Preparation Can Help Prevent Yard Work Injuries This Fall

November 22, 2019 sarah JonasFeature

Your chances of injury increase if you take on yard work without some preparation. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers tips to keep you pain free.