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 a statement to IVN, Bakerâs communications director, Tim Buckley, said it was his candidateâs âpositive vision for Massachusetts that focuses on job creation, reforming state government, and better schoolsâ that helped him build momentum in the final months leading up to the election. âCharlieâs message of balance in this state has been a winning argument with independent voters,â Massachusetts GOP Chair Kirsten Hughes said in an interview for IVN.