Wood or bark chip mulch is great around trees, shrubs, perennials, and small fruits. [Figure 4] A wood/bark chip mulch creates a favorable environment for earthworms and soil microorganisms. Over time, this helps reduce soil compaction.
Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2018. The 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Republican Governor Charlie Baker is eligible to run for re-election to a second term in office. No announcement has been made if Governor Charlie Baker will run for a second term.
In the House, Democrat Tammy Duckworth, who is an Iraq war veteran and double amputee, defeated Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by 10 points in the contest for Illinois' 8th congressional district, and Democratic incumbent Rep. John Tierney, of Massachusetts' 6th District, narrowly fended off a challenge from Republican Richard Tisei.