Mulching for winter matters more than you think. We talked to an expert to find out when, how, and why to do it right.

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm demonstrate the fastest way to mulch 600 trees on the property.

Mice love a cozy, hidden spot, and a thick mulch layer can feel like a five-star winter rental. The good news is you don’t have to ditch mulch to make your beds less inviting. With a few small changes ...

Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter storm this weekend, I dumped mounds of snow onto my garden ...

Tumbleweed is an invasive nuisance that can be difficult to remove. But there are a few ways to stop it from getting a ...

Head out into the forest and you'll find every plant surrounded by nature's mulch — fallen leaves and decomposing vegetation. The soil beneath the litter is usually moist and nutrient-rich. We can ...

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.

Cats make great pets, but they can ruin gardens. Luckily, experts have shared how to successfully deter felines from your ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

The good news is that snow fleas don’t bite or carry worrying diseases to humans and pets. They can, however, travel into your home on shoes, snow-laden boots, pet fur, or even on shoveling tools. In ...

A few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime. Here's what to know about caring for and ...