To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard ...

With so many choices available at garden centers, how do you choose the best mulch material for your vegetable garden? Wood chips or pine bark? Or perhaps a synthetic material that will help trap ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

The scents of spring often include the earthy smell of wood-based mulches being applied to landscapes. If you take part in this annual gardening chore, here are some things to know to help you make ...

Mulch is the ultimate gardening time-saver, no matter if you're tending to flower beds or vegetable gardens. And while mulching itself may be a pain, it reaps many rewards: When done properly, mulch ...

While you're cozying up during winter, your garden is working, growing cold-hardy plants and prepping for spring. The mulch ...

Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot traffic and lawn equipment, and suppress weeds. To give your landscape ...

This is the time of year when snow birds and tourists return to the island. Everyone is busy cleaning the last of the summer growth from their landscapes. Many people will begin mulching their gardens ...

During our monthly Master Gardener meeting, I invited a fellow Master Gardener to drop by my home Friday morning to pick nectarines from my two trees. She arrived at our agreed-upon time of 9 a.m., as ...

Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...