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

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

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Fall season is upon us and with it comes a list of rewarding outdoor tasks ...

It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.

As the air cools and leaves start to tumble, gardeners everywhere begin their fall rituals—raking, pruning, and tucking their ...

All ornamental plants greatly benefit from mulching when it’s done correctly, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. Good mulching can have several beneficial effects on plants, the soil and ...

A crew at my office this spring threw 1 to more than 2 inches of mulch over the crowns of most of the plants. The evergreens mostly shrugged it off, but the spireas and azaleas both are now dying at ...

The differences between substances used for mulch are mostly about the aesthetics and convenience of the gardener. “Plants aren’t so particular,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Smaller landscape shrubs are prone to damage from deer, rabbits and voles (field mice) feeding over winter. The best defense ...

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

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 ...