Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

When you’re mulching your trees, you want to create a doughnut shape around them with the mulch so they will receive vital nutrients and receive water at the roots without dampening the tree’s trunk.

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it ahead of spring landscaping season. Most of us know that smell: fresh mulch. Similar to the scent of freshly cut ...