Garden experts tend to apply around two inches of mulch, but each has their preference. "I like to add a mulch layer that's ...

Covering garden beds for winter can protect from frost damage, but is it really necessary? Garden experts we asked said yes, ...

As you’re prepping your garden for its winter slumber, you might want to add an unexpected to-do to your fall gardening checklist: mulching. While garden mulching is often associated with spring ...

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

Key Takeaways Even cold-hardy plants may need extra protection during severe winter weather.Shield winter veggies, figs, ...

Caring for rosemary indoors during winter is straightforward. Place your rosemary in a window that gets six to eight hours of ...

The one mulching mistake that damages plants every winter is applying mulch incorrectly, such as piling it too thick or too ...

The best thing you can do for any plant in your garden is to water it deeply ahead of a freeze. Water acts as an insulator, ...

Frost heaving occurs when soil freezes and thaws repeatedly. It forces plants out of the soil exposing roots to damaging cold ...

Pine straw: Easy to find, this is an ideal mulch for vegetable gardens that also works well in ornamental beds. It does a good job of staying in place. Because its texture has lots of spaces between ...