Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

A. Does pine straw make a good mulch to use with tomato plants in a raised bed? — R. Jeffers, Virginia Beach Q. Like any mulch, pine straw has pros and cons. Among the pros: It’s lightweight and ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › In some areas of the country, the choice between mulching with pine needles and wood ...

If weeds are the bane of the gardener, mulch is the gardener's friend. Not only that, mulch can hold in moisture in dry times, and give a nice, tidy look to the garden. Let's start in the vegetable ...

Both pine straw or wood mulch make an excellent mulch for your garden depending on the situation. Here's how to decide when ...

I love to garden, but I don’t like to do work needlessly. If I can find a gardening technique that saves me time, effort and money — well, I’m there. And you can’t find a better example of this than ...

Warm summer weather finally has arrived which means it's time to mulch our gardens. Summer mulch, which can range from well-rotted compost to a wide variety of other plant materials, is said to be the ...