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

Mulching soil is one of the kindest ways that we can look after our gardens. Well-rotted compost or manure will help to bind light, sandy soils as well as increase the amount of moisture that can be ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.

If you've ever watched farmers prepare their fields before winter hits, you know it's a lot of work. Get your own garden ...

Mulching is always important as part of any fall gardening checklist, especially if you have newly-planted trees or shrubs.

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

WINTER might bring shorter days and chilly weather, but it’s also the perfect time to gather the family, grab your woollies, ...

While many lavender plants are cold hardy, some still need winter protection. Here are tried-and-true ways to winterize your ...

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you should actually do — has shifted in recent years.

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you ...

March Madness is a tough topic in the Cappiello household these days. Having grown up on the magic of the Big East tournament in Madison Square Garden, with Al McGuire and Louie Carnesseca roaming the ...

As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), you ...