Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...

Mulching protects perennials from cold temperatures and helps maintain moisture. But this common mistake could kill your ...

Now that spring has finally arrived we are seeing mulching taking place all over the county. The big box stores have had mulch in their parking lots since February. But, is it the right time to mulch?

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

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

Christopher from Switzerland is concerned about his heirloom tomatoes not bearing many flowers. Mike explains that many varieties of heirlooms benefit from a long, warm growing season, something that ...

Q: My church has planted 76 trees over the past 7 years. Now we have more than 200 trees on 7 acres of land. After an initial mulching by the landscaper, we have been applying mulch ourselves. For ...

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 ...

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

When mulch and mulching is mentioned, what do you think? OH NO, not another article about the benefits of mulching. Yes, the Wichita County Master Gardeners are firm believers in the benefits of mulch ...