Timing is everything when it comes to mulching, which is spreading mostly organic matter over the surface of soil to protect and improve its condition. But doing it too early could create problems, as ...

Do you utilize mulch in the garden? If you do, that’s great! If you don’t, you should consider adding mulch to the garden, as there are many benefits. Benefits of mulch include preserving moisture, ...

In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend. You can shred all of those autumn leaves or use another type of mulch to feed your lawn, enrich the soil in the vegetable garden, ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Cool and crisp fall weather is here. What a slide in temperatures from 82 ...

March Madness is a tough topic in the Cappiello household these days. Having grown up on the magic of the Big East tournament in Madison Square Garden, with Al McGuire and Louie Carnesseca roaming the ...

It picks up both dry and wet leaves easily, too, which is just as well because at this point in autumn and after the weather ...

You should never mulch in early spring, as it stunts growth, but you should also avoid mulching when the ground is very cold and wet. Aim to get yours done before the first frost, then, so that you ...

The end of June is a busy time as the garden needs clipping, weeding and in some cases watering this week. The lawns in Western Washington grow fast this time of year, so they may need fertilizing as ...

ROCHESTER — A weekend of glorious fall weather provided ample opportunity for me to enjoy my backyard kitchen garden. Getting my fingers dirty in the soil, growing food, then gathering the last of the ...

I understand that there have been situations where a husband has gotten ready for a social event only to have their wife state that the outfit they are wearing “clashes.” This situation has not ...

You might think that since summer’s over, your garden tasks are totally over, too — but there’s actually a lot you can do right now to make your garden healthier and more lush this spring. Raking, ...