Avoid fine-textured or waxy mulch and mulching fabrics, as they can actually repel water and prevent it from seeping into the soil. Apply an even, 2- to 3-inch layer that covers the root zone around ...

Putting your garden to bed properly in the fall can make all the difference come springtime. It's crucial you take all the measures necessary to protect your perennials before you leave them to ...

I think I’d be hard pressed to find a gardener unaware of mulch, that stuff you put under plants to help keep down weeds and make your landscape beds look more defined. But there’s more to mulch than ...

All ornamental plants greatly benefit from mulching when it’s done correctly, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. Good mulching can have several beneficial effects on plants, the soil and ...

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through ...

Maintaining a garden can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Between watering and pulling up pesky weeds, your gardening to-do list probably feels endless. Of course, working in the yard is pretty ...

Q: I was told that I should mulch my perennial plants with wood chips or straw for the winter. I mulch them each spring so that there will be fewer weeds, but what will mulching them do over the ...

Want bigger blooms and sweeter fruit from UK beds? See which plants adore cocoa shell mulch, and where this chocolate-scented ...

A yard covered in tidy stones might look sharp and low-maintenance, but that bargain-bin decision could quietly sabotage ...