I have planted a new rose garden and am not sure which mulch is best to use in this garden. When we talk about mulches, the first choice is between "organic" type mulches and "inorganic." I'm not ...

During the fall, leaves accumulate on lawns. Instead of raking them this year, here's how they can be used to improve yards ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s more to the shredded bark and pieces of wood you see scattered over flowerbeds everywhere. In fact, there are quite a few benefits of the discarded tree pieces, commonly ...

Mulch may seem a mundane or boring topic, but it is an important element for your gardening success. Using mulch around planting areas accomplishes several things at once, like making the yard's ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

Q: With all the mulch choices available, how do I decide what is best for my landscape? B.K., Bixby A: Good for you that you are giving this question some thought. Although many home gardeners will ...

For over 30 years, has been a northern Michigan staple. They began as D & E VanThomme Greenhouses in the Detroit area in 1940. Over time, the VanThomme brothers spread, and PlantMasters was born in ...

Ground cover plants are a wonderful way to cover bare areas of your yard and fill in spaces in your flower beds. They are also terrific for rock gardens. Sometimes referred to as living mulch, ground ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – No one actually likes to do it, but it's necessary for a good-looking, healthy yard: Mulching. And there are a variety of options. “Mulching is important. It's kind of the ...