Great mulches for winter include bark chips, shredded bark, straw, evergreen boughs and other loose, coarse-textured organic materials. (Rick Wetherbee) For many gardeners, mulch is as common place in ...

Homeowners often learn the hard way that bark mulch on a steep hill can behave more like a loose avalanche than a ground cover. After one strong storm, half a carefully spread layer can end up in the ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and shrubs from cold winters, keeping roots cooler in hot summers, conserving moisture so you ...