Photo Credit: iStock A gardener seeking advice on Reddit got a stark warning about their landscaping decisions. In the r/BackyardOrchard subreddit, the original poster shared a photo of their young ...

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Mulch is an essential element of any permaculture garden. This video shares 11 natural mulches perfect for permaculture growing, including the best options for annuals versus perennials and key ...

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

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Mulching is one of the most accessible and effective conservation practices available to small-scale and urban farmers.

After decades of gardening, I would like to think that I have already made all the possible mistakes. It's a silly dream, of course, because there's no limit to the number of mistakes you can make in ...