Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

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

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I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my ...

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

As the air cools and leaves start to tumble, gardeners everywhere begin their fall rituals—raking, pruning, and tucking their ...

Seedling protectors, bubble wrap and rodent fencing can help protect vulnerable plants from cold temperatures and hungry critters. Move your hoses and timers to safe locations. Cover the hose bibs.

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Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Recently, I have received a variety of phone calls from homeowners and gardeners ...

Fall is a great time to mulch the garden, but these common mulching mistakes could harm or even kill your plants in winter.