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

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 ...

As fall winds down, there’s still some garden winterization to do. Learn how to handle your final harvest, plus get tips for ...

Organic mulch keeps soil cool, moist, and weed-free while boosting long-term soil health. Great natural mulches include compost, chopped leaves, pine needles, and straw. A thick 3-inch mulch layer, ...

I am a huge fan of Ruth Stout, the Mulch Queen, whose method, in short was: mulch is wonderful, put it everywhere, and even spread it naked if you like, just not during rush hour. Mrs. Stout ...

Almost all vegetables in your garden benefit from most any type of mulch. Each type has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Mulch is classified broadly into two categories — organic and ...

Question. I understand mulch should be used in the vegetable garden to conserve water and help plants grow. What type of mulch is best? Answer. Perhaps there is no best mulch as successful gardeners ...

Whether or not growing your own produce can actually save you a few dollars depends on many factors. Read these expert tips ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

The Central Missouri Master Gardeners are a volunteer group who maintain beautification sites in Cole County. Master Gardeners must complete a basic training program of at least 30 hours of ...

Vegetable gardeners have been rejoicing. The growing season got off to an early start this spring with mild conditions and abundant rains. As a result, we are reaping the rewards with a supply of ...