Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close view of a flower bed with mulch where a woman gardener kneels nearby where she has just put down her trowel. There are ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mulch is expensive and it’s a pain to haul around. But if you want it to keep its black, brown or red color — you have to buy it and respread it every year because it fades. Instead ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many different kinds of mulch, ranging from shredded hardwood to pine straw. The best mulch for flower beds depends on ...

Key Points Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain.Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds.Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent ...

Q: The power company trimmed trees from lines in my area. They ran limbs and trees through a chipper and dumped some of the mulch on my land. Can I use this for mulch on my flower beds? A: That raw ...

When you're preparing your garden beds for spring, fertilizing should always come before mulching. We explain when and how to fertilize and mulch in spring.

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.

The rainy and snowy weather over the last few weeks may have delayed your fall cleanup work. I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perennials up for the winter and let ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

It's not as simple as just adding more mulch.

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 ...