Rubber mulch didn't start out as a gardening product. It found its niche as a bouncy, soft surface for children's playgrounds. Yes, research showed that if a kid fell onto rubber mulch from six feet ...

High angle view of bok choy plant growing in wood chip mulch (selective focus) What is mulch used for? It depends on the kind of mulch! Learn how to choose what kind of mulch is best for your garden, ...

Spring planting in mulch helps control weeds, including reducing the need to weed as much. Few weeds will come up through a 4-inch layer of hay. In spring we plant several crops into hay mulch to help ...

For many, wood mulch is a go-to for covering landscaping beds. However, there's an alternative that's free, eco-friendly, and ...

Anna Mason a summer intern with Veggies for All in Unity spreads mulch around garlic plants. Credit: Gabor Degre / BDN This story was originally published in June 2020. There are a wide array of ...

Landscape fabric has plenty of cons, including its price. This natural material can act as an attractive, eco-friendly, and ...

There are so many benefits to mulching your garden, but when should you do it for maximum effect?

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Researchers compared the effects of nontillage weed control methods, including polyethylene black plastic, woodchips, shredded newspaper, a combination of shredded newspaper plus grass clippings, and ...

A fresh layer of mulch can make a garden look clean and healthy. It gives flower beds a tidy appearance, helps the soil hold moisture, and can even reduce weed growth during the hottest months of the ...