Mulch can lighten a gardener's load by protecting plants, locking in moisture, and beautifying the space. But each type has ...

Mulch volcanoes come from people making a well-intentioned yet destructive mistake in tree care. When mulch is piled high ...

When we think of gardening, we don’t spend much time thinking about mulch. Face it, it is more fun to plant flowers and shrubs for the beauty they bring. But mulch is the unsung hero of the landscape, ...

In a similar vein, minimizing lawn care is a good way to save money and keep your yard green. Try native grasses to cut down ...

The solution to prevent mulch volcano damage is to spread mulch properly around the tree while leaving a gap around the base ...

A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but mulches need defining. There are 17 different materials considered on the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management website, and ...

Key Points The best time to mulch depends on the bed type and the plants you’re growing.You may mulch some beds in fall and ...

To mulch, or not to mulch — that seems to be the question. You will find advocates on both sides of the debate. Gardening is not an exact science, and you can find theories to support various ...

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