There are three things you can do to eliminate 95 percent of your gardening challenge — put the right plant in the right place; improve the soil by adding plenty of compost and organic matter; and add ...

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...

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

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

LET’S HEAD TO THE GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN, WHERE BRANCH HILL FARM IN MILTON MILLS. AND I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN OF USA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, ONE OF THE THINGS AND I’M SURE I’M ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

A walk along a wilderness trail, be the habitat aspen woods, alpine tundra or desert floor, is a great lesson in mulching. This has been a special year for our native plants and the flowering has been ...

Homemade compost is popular with gardeners and landscape enthusiasts. Compost is an effective, efficient and natural way to treat the soil, and you can make it yourself. Composting is the biological ...

Few people are as excited about mulch as me. Maybe it’s the name. Maybe it’s time for a rebrand. Whatever you call it, mulch can be defined as any material (organic or synthetic) that’s added on top ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...