Mulching soil is one of the kindest ways that we can look after our gardens. Well-rotted compost or manure will help to bind light, sandy soils as well as increase the amount of moisture that can be ...

Mulch is being mixed into a garden by hand, set next to a fledgeling plant.. - Miriam-doerr/Getty Images It's no secret that leftover coffee grounds can be a great fertilizer for your yard. While it's ...

One of the best ways to control weeds in the home garden is by mulching — covering the soil surface around plants so that no bare soil shows. The major benefits of mulching are 1) It greatly reduces ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

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, ...

Drivers, start your engines! So goes the legendary call at the start of the Indianapolis 500. (OK, it used to be, “gentlemen start your engines” but since 2017, the more inclusive directive has been ...

Ensure lush glistening green landscaping through the winter by giving this shrub a properly applied layer of mulch before the ...

MULCH YOUR WAY TO BETTER TOMATOES Jodi Alton asks: Last year I had a problem growing tomatoes. I was out there watering them almost every day because the soil was drying out so fast. The weeds were ...

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...