Gardeners know that mulch is a great-looking layer of topping on the soil in gardens and landscapes, but mulch is so much more than just a decorative cover. Mirroring the leaf layer found on a forest ...

I realize March ended at midnight on Friday but since so many of us are still firmly entranced by both the men’s and women’s college basketball March Madness, you'll forgive me for helping myself to a ...

Good gardeners know that spreading mulch is one of the most helpful things you can do for your plants, including trees and shrubs. Yet many homeowners aren’t sure why mulch is a good thing, how to ...

As the fall/winter growing season approaches, many gardeners are starting seedlings, pruning roses, prepping fall beds for cool-season veggies and annuals and anticipating luscious, sweet citrus.

The differences between substances used for mulch are mostly about the aesthetics and convenience of the gardener. “Plants aren’t so particular,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The ...