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

Organics are the best way to go in your garden. Plenty of organic mulches are available, and they often can be had for free. Right out in your back yard or your neighbor’s you will find one good ...

Q: How much of fire risk is bark mulch? I have using mulch for years in my landscape because it helps to reduce water use and it protects and enriches the soil. I live in an area where there is ...

Walter Battle lays down organic mulches, and Celeste Scott discusses flowering shrubs for summer. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Area Specialist Walter Battle ...

American drivers wear out nearly 300 million tires annually. That’s a lot of rubber to find a use for. One solution is to shred it, dye it, spread it around plants and call it mulch. But wait! Rubber ...

Mulch is an important component of landscaping that can be equal parts a style statement and one of the best ways to provide nutrients and protection for your plants. In addition to supporting the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...

Q: I have several questions about caring for slow growing boxwoods. I have been fertilizing mine regularly, but I can’t see much difference in their growth. Someone told me that boxwoods don’t like to ...