Mulch isn”t the most exciting garden topic — after all, what can you say about something that just lies on the ground? But savvy gardeners know that putting down a layer of wood chips, bark, straw or ...

In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...

This is the last in a series of articles featuring topics covered in Linda Chalker-Scott’s book, “The Informed Gardener.” All of her science-based information was initially intended for the use of ...

People tend to equate a higher price tag with greater quality, but that's not always the case, especially with mulch upgrades ...

I have a pile of fresh camphor wood chips. Are camphor wood chips safe to use in my garden? Is it OK to use fresh cut wood chips, camphor or other types, around my yard? I normally don't address two ...

Q: I recently planted two vines in my backyard: a Lady Banks rose and a tangerine crossvine. I got the amended soil at Viragrow and the wood chip mulch at the demonstration orchard as you suggested.

As temperatures rise, keeping your plants cool is the key to helping your garden flourish. However, you don’t have to engage in complicated gardening tactics to keep that yard thriving. Mulch is a ...

Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, drought conditions, and water strains and restrictions. Today we look at important reasons to add mulch ...

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 ...