Generally speaking, garlic is easy to grow, but for a more substantial and healthier yield, there are some steps you cannot ...

Does mulching help roses survive winter? Find out from garden experts if mulching helps roses in winter, and if it's worth ...

Things to consider as you transition a garden from summer to fall with the first frost approaching in cooler climes ...

Mulching too much directly onto your plants can lead to excess moisture that can result in fungal diseases and unwanted pests. Always leave enough space around your plant, like around 1 inch, when ...

While ground cover plants are often referred to as living mulch because they'll eventually spread and cover the soil with a thick mat to help prevent unsightly weeds from growing, you might want to ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...

Strawberry plantings must be mulched for winter protection to produce consistently in Nebraska. Mulching reduces winter damage to the strawberry crown and flower buds. Most unprotected strawberry ...

A tidy layer of mulch in the landscape creates an air of neatness and order. But that’s not the best reason to go to the effort. Mulch — if properly applied — is a big help to trees, shrubs and ...

I always add mulch to my trees to help retain moisture, but according to landscaping experts, I’ve been doing it all wrong.

Today is Arbor Day, that day devoted to encouraging people to planting a new tree or three. You might run into a variety of differing advice on exactly how to do this deed correctly. It doesn’t help ...