Mulching azaleas is essential for moisture retention, weed control, and soil health. Learn how to properly mulch using organic materials to help improve soil acidity and condition the roots.
As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...
Hydrangeas need attention in autumn, especially in climates with harsh winter weather. Here's what to do to prepare your shrub for dormancy and the cold season.
When looking at lawn mowers, there a couple of key discharge options. While one is familiar and traditional, the other comes with added benefits for your grass.
I’d never seen such sights. That production soon shifted to Florida and California, also offshore, and large breeding programs were begun in Holland, Japan, England, and elsewhere in the U.S. These ...
MARQUETTE, MI – A free workshop about measuring old-growth trees will happen next week at Marquette’s Presque Isle Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Before stowing your gardening gloves, discover how mulching in fall can benefit the soil and help plants better handle winter for enhanced health come spring.
Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients for your garden and can be made into an excellent soil amendment. Here's ho ...
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Proper mulch is beneficial to your garden

Proper mulching is one of the most beneficial practices you can provide for your trees and large shrubs, but selecting the right type of mulch makes all the difference.
If you planted a fall/winter veggie garden, it’s not too late to add a few more cool-weather crops such as bok choy, peas, radishes and salad greens. October is the time to plant vegetable starts ...
Learn how to grow and care for October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia for beautiful blooms year after year. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water conditions for growing healthy, beautiful October ...