There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.

Weeds can rob your flower beds from their much-needed sunlight and soil nutrients, but mulch could be the key to keeping your ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

During our monthly Master Gardener meeting, I invited a fellow Master Gardener to drop by my home Friday morning to pick nectarines from my two trees. She arrived at our agreed-upon time of 9 a.m., as ...

How to clear weeds from flower beds, feed and mulch Get on top of the weeds in your garden weeds before they have a chance to take hold – and start summer with a clean space ...

My husband and I may not agree on a lot of things ... but one thing we do agree on is growing our own vegetables. We have a fairly good-sized garden - 6 spaces each 20 x 25 feet. We also have fruit ...