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 ...

Make your plants healthy and happy (and your life easier) by choosing the best mulch for your landscape. The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

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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 ...

Bare soil is a bad thing, so any natural mulch is better than no mulch. Why am I so negative about some mulches and positive about others, especially shredded native tree trimmings? Let’s review the ...

When it comes to beautifying your backyard, mulch may not be as exciting as growing roses or lilacs, but it plays an important role in keeping your outdoor spaces beautiful. Mulch is basically a layer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

Question for Dan Gill: I have recently started a new garden bed and was advised by a landscaping wholesaler to use a soil and mulch mix. When my fiancé showed up with the mix it resembled mulch more ...

Winter can be hard on the garden, so it's important to prepare your plants for frigid temperatures. Mulching is a great way to insulate plant roots from cold weather and protect them from the elements ...