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.
Two-term consecutive, six-term non-consecutive Governor Terry Branstad was eligible for re-election, as Iowa does not have gubernatorial term limits. Former Governor Branstad has said he is not likely to run again. In January 2017, Branstad was nominted by President Donald Trump for ambassador to China.