Mulching is vital fall prep to ensure our garden soil is at optimum health come spring. Covering bare soil is a way of ...

There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to ...

Winter mulch safeguards delicate plants from cold damage and enhances plant health by improving soil structure, boosting watering retention, and suppressing weeds. However, mulch needs to be applied ...

Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...

As you get in the full swing of spring, consider adding a 1½- to 2-inch layer of mulch to your garden beds and around your trees and shrubs. Sue Ryba, horticulturist at Bertog Landscape Co., in ...

The first frost of the season is fast approaching, and there's one item you can add to your soil to protect your plants and flowers from the cold weather.

Sometimes, a seemingly gentle nudge can hit the rawest of nerves. And it seems that last week’s gentle diatribe on the constantly perplexing practice of volcano mulching was just that kind of nudge.

Gardening expert Michael Griffiths urged fellow gardeners to carry out a vital task now to help protect plants and flowers from the frost before it sets in.

With all the ways to use mulch in your yard and garden, it isn't uncommon to run into some issues here and there, including the growth of mushrooms. Understandably, you may think these unwelcome fungi ...

Your property’s living space covers much more than just the rooms within your home. With some strategic landscaping, you can maximize and beautify your yard. Better yet, updating your home’s curb ...