As homeowners prepare their lawns for spring growth, the question of whether to mulch or bag grass clippings becomes increasingly relevant. Many gardeners find themselves uncertain about which method ...

Grass clippings can make a great natural mulch, but avoid any that have been treated with broadleaf herbicides, which can affect some crops. For most mulches, you'll only want to apply a layer that's ...

CORVALLIS – If your goal is a nice lawn, leave clippings on the grass when you mow. It’s easier, feeds the grass and leads to a better-looking and healthier lawn. Unless you’ve let the lawn grow ...

Do you utilize mulch in the garden? If you do, that’s great! If you don’t, you should consider adding mulch to the garden, as there are many benefits. Benefits of mulch include preserving moisture, ...

While mulching the lawn itself can suppress the grass roots, mowing your grass to shred the leaves without removing them can act as a natural mulch. The clippings will decompose and improve the ...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in your garden, but your plants just aren’t thriving? Mulch is supposed to help, but it’s easy to make mistakes that end up hurting your plants instead of ...

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 ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

Mulches benefit gardens throughout the year, but they are particularly helpful during the heat of summer, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Maintain 2-4 inches of ...

Every winter, gardeners are eager to protect their plants from the cold. Mulch is a go-to for many, promising warmth and moisture retention. But there’s a common mulching mistake that can actually do ...

Looking for the very best mulch for vegetable gardens? Well, you're on the right path to strong, tasty harvests, that's for sure. Mulching is one of the best things you can do for a vegetable garden – ...