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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.

Florimulch or Enviromulch or a high quality dyed mulch are my top choices for mulching your gardens. They are an easy way to ...

Mulch is a blanket, an organic material applied to bare soil around plants. Effective mulches include shredded hardwood bark, pine needles, coarse compost, and shredded native tree trimmings. Mulching ...

Adding mulch to your flower beds and around trees and shrubs provides many benefits to help your landscaping flourish, in ...

What’s one thing you can do in your garden that will save you time, effort and money, be good for your plants and the planet? Mulch! This rather simple action can help moderate soil temperature, ...

Fall is an excellent time to spread mulch over the roots of trees, shrubs and perennials. “It will benefit plants at any time of the year,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton ...