Starting a vegetable garden can be a rewarding prospect for any homeowner. In addition to having fresh veggies on the ready, digging in the dirt has big health benefits. Though yanking out weeds might ...

Q: I have shredded bark mulch on all of my flower beds. Lately, I have noticed what looks like wet cornmeal on the mulch. These areas turn foamy and then turn leathery before turning into a brown ...

Mulching azaleas is essential for moisture retention, weed control, and soil health. Learn how to properly mulch using ...

As temperatures rise, keeping your plants cool is the key to helping your garden flourish. However, you don’t have to engage in complicated gardening tactics to keep that yard thriving. Mulch is a ...

People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but that’s not the reason you need it. Mulch, when done right, provides an insulating layer that protects your ...

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

They’re not the tallest plants in the forest, the brightest nor the showiest, yet groups of tiny ground covers still stop Elyse Jurgen on hikes. She snapped a photo in Lancaster County Park of a mix ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

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 ...

Also, how to choose, and use, the best mulch. With the summer heat already here and water supplies severely limited, many of us are anxious about being able to keep our gardens looking beautiful ...

Even though the mushrooms in your mulch are most likely harmless, you may not want them there. Removing them involves ...